The Northbridge Historical Society is pleased to invite you
to a free special Christmas event.
Thursday December 14
6:30 p.m.
Northbridge Memorial Town Hall.
Seating is limited.
To RSVP please email Christine Johnson at [email protected]
Kenneth C. Turino, award winning author and videographer, presents:
"The Spirit of Christmas Past: four centuries of Christmas in America."
Mr. Turino is currently on the faculty at Tufts University, Museum Studies Department,
and is Manager of Community Partnerships and Resource Development at Historic New England.
Travel through time and explore the evolution of Christmas celebrations from their
outlawed origins in 17th century New England to the Victorian traditions of the
mid nineteenth century still marked today.
How were Christmas trees raised? Stockings hung? How were the halls decked?
These topics and more will be discussed.
This free presentation is made possible by a grant from the
Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Northbridge Cultural Council.
Light refreshments will be serviced.
This event is free to the public.
Donations will be accepted to benefit the restoration and upkeep of the historic Fletcher House.
The Historic James Fletcher Homestead is owned by the Northbridge Historical Society.
address: 1 Elm Place, Whitinsville, MA 01588
year built: 1770
style: Georgian Vernacular
One of only two remaining 18th century structures in Whitinsville's National Register District, this house was built in 1770 by Colonel James Fletcher. Fletcher set up the first iron forge in the community and later established a cotton mill. He served in the Revolutionary War and held many town offices.
to a free special Christmas event.
Thursday December 14
6:30 p.m.
Northbridge Memorial Town Hall.
Seating is limited.
To RSVP please email Christine Johnson at [email protected]
Kenneth C. Turino, award winning author and videographer, presents:
"The Spirit of Christmas Past: four centuries of Christmas in America."
Mr. Turino is currently on the faculty at Tufts University, Museum Studies Department,
and is Manager of Community Partnerships and Resource Development at Historic New England.
Travel through time and explore the evolution of Christmas celebrations from their
outlawed origins in 17th century New England to the Victorian traditions of the
mid nineteenth century still marked today.
How were Christmas trees raised? Stockings hung? How were the halls decked?
These topics and more will be discussed.
This free presentation is made possible by a grant from the
Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Northbridge Cultural Council.
Light refreshments will be serviced.
This event is free to the public.
Donations will be accepted to benefit the restoration and upkeep of the historic Fletcher House.
The Historic James Fletcher Homestead is owned by the Northbridge Historical Society.
address: 1 Elm Place, Whitinsville, MA 01588
year built: 1770
style: Georgian Vernacular
One of only two remaining 18th century structures in Whitinsville's National Register District, this house was built in 1770 by Colonel James Fletcher. Fletcher set up the first iron forge in the community and later established a cotton mill. He served in the Revolutionary War and held many town offices.
