North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society Upcoming Events
Special Notice: Latest news for the 2024 Apple Festival
Apple Festival 2024 seeks entertainment performances
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is looking for entertainment slots of 20 minutes to be scheduled between 10 and 3 on Sept. 21 the day of the Apple Festival. (Rain date Sept. 22). We have local and area dance studios, martial art demonstrations, High School Band, church and area singers. We are open to skits, comedy acts, demonstrations, or other areas of entertainment. Let us talk about it. Let’s make this Apple Festival exciting.
There will be a microphone and speakers already set up which can be used by any of the entertainers.
The festival will be held at Rev. Daniel Putnam House grounds, 27 Bow St., North Reading, MA
For more information, call Ginny Mills 978-857-6138 or send an email to: apple@nreadinghistory.org
Apple Festival 2024 seeks vendors, artists
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is looking for crafters and vendors for the annual Apple Festival to be held on the Putnam House grounds, 27 Bow St., on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Sept. 22).
Vendor setup is at 8 a.m. on a grassy lawn. The space is 10 feet by 12 feet for $40.
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society is also looking for donations of original art for the Art Raffle and Silent Art Auction at the festival.
For more information, call Ginny Mills 978-857-6138 or send an email to: apple@nreadinghistory.org
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28th Annual Apple Festival
Saturday, September 23, 2023 (Rain date: September 24, 2023) Grounds of the Reverend Putnam House, 27 Bow Street The Festival will include local vendors, an apple pie contest, Historical Society merchandise, local entertainment, original artwork, children’s games and pony rides. Historical buildings will be open to the public. The Sidney bicycle will be on display. |
Member Event and Open to the Public
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Pot Luck Supper
Geological History of the North Shore
By Alan Kornacki
October 12, 2023 6:30 PM Pot Luck 7:00 PM Meeting
Location: Edith O’Leary Senior Center
Third Meeting House
155 Park Street
Here is your chance to share your favorite dish and meet friends at the Societ first member event of the season.
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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Member Event and Open to the Public
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A Salem Witch, Rebecca Nurse
By Dan Gagnon
Thursday, November 9, 2023
7:00 PM meeting
7:30 presentation
Location: Edith O’Leary Senior Center, Third Meeting House,
157 Park Street
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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Holiday Open House
Sunday, November 26, 2023
North Reading’s historic buildings, including the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, the West Village Schoolhouse, and the Farm Museum will be open from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26 for Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday tree-lighting on the North Reading Town Common.
There will be warm drinks and goodies, as well as a fireplace to keep visitors warm in the fully decorated Putnam House. Get into the holiday spirit and take a look through one of North Reading’s oldest and most important homes. The North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society will display its antique dollhouses. Make sure to take a look at some of the North Reading gifts while you’re at the Putnam House.
The Putnam House will be fully decorated for the season and will have gifts for sale, including North Reading-themed Christmas gifts, such as maps, notecards, and pewter ornaments.
And that’s not all. Check out the Farm Museum and learn about the town’s agricultural past, and visit the Sgt. Flint House, the Tin/Cobbler Shop, the West Village Schoolhouse and the town’s first meetinghouse on the Putnam House grounds.
Make sure to take a glimpse of North Reading’s past in the important buildings and displays before enjoying the annual festival on the Common.
If you have any questions, please contact the Society at 978-664-1066 or email to info@nreadinghistory.org
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FAMILY FUN EVENT
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A Victorian Christmas
Saturday/Sunday December 2/3, 9/10, and Dec. 16/17, 2023 Reverend Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow Street
The Putnam House decked out for the holidays is a sight to see and enjoy. Our Victorian Christmas is a beauty to behold. And there is "last minute" Christmas shopping, too. |
Member Event and Open to the Public
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Pleasure Island in Wakefield
By Bob McLaughlin
Thursday, February 8, 2024
7:00 PM meeting
7:30 presentation
Location: Activity Room
Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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Member Event and Open to the Public
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Drones Eye View of Noth Reading
By Al Perierra
Thursday, March 14, 2024
7:00 PM meeting
7:30 presentation
Location: Activity Room
Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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Member Event and Open to the Public
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Restoration of Historical Home on the South Shore
By Lee McColgan
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 PM meeting
7:30 presentation
Location: Activity Room
Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street
Election of Board
please remember a quoram is needed to vote in next years slate of officers
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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“Digital Preservation of Memories”
By Carol LeBlanc
Thursday, May 9, 2024
7:00 PM meeting
7:30 presentation
Location: Edith O’Leary Senior Center
Third Meeting House
157 Park Street
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society will hold a short business meeting at 7 pm. preceding the presentation.
For more information contact the Society at (978) 664-1066 or info@nreadinghistory.org
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FAMILY FUN EVENT
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Memorial Day Open House
Monday, May 27, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Reverend Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow Street
Damon Tavern, 21 Bow Street
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MEMBER EVENT
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Society Annual Meeting and Dinner
Thursday, June 6, 2024
6:30 PM
Location: To Be Determined
Social at 6:30 PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM Meeting to Follow
Annual Reports
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Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 22, 2024
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Reverend Daniel Putnam House, 27 Bow Street
The new summer event will include free strawberry shortcake, though donations will be accepted to help defray the cost. The Strawberry Festival will also feature cornhole games and attendees can visit the historic buildings on the Putnam House grounds, including the Rev. Daniel Putnam House, Farm Museum, West Village Schoolhouse, Sgt. Flint House, and First Meeting House.
In case of inclement weather, a rain date is for the same time on Sunday, June 23
For more information email info@nreadinghistory.org
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