Small Town Framingham fun at History Center coming events!

Greetings, Sign lighting on opening night c.Damianos Photography Many thanks to over 200 members who showed up for opening night of our Shoppers' World 1951-1994 exhibition. The '50s decor, the libation and the obvious enjoyment of sharing memories made the evening truly special. On opening day we saw another 100 people and we've had many more visitors during the Wed-Saturday 1:00-4:00 open hours. This looks like one of our most popular exhibitons yet so come on down! Annie Murphy Executive Director Women's History Month Program Mary Ware Dennett - Survivor of Scandal, Agent of Reform Sunday, March 24 2:00 pm Historic Village Hall 2 Oak Street While living in the Dennett enclave in Framingham, Mary and her architect husband Hartley were leaders of the local Arts and Crafts Movement. Mary faced public disgrace as her husband pursued his client and "soul mate" Margaret Chase. After notorious divorce trials to win custody of her two young sons, Mary turned to her New England roots as a fearless reformer for the betterment of sociey. Her contributions to Women's Suffrage, World Peace and Birth Control were significant, yet her fear of public scrutiny borne from her personal trials compelled her to hide from the limelight. Libby Franck, well known resident Reenactor, brings Framingham's Mary Ware Dennett to life with an amazing true-life story that is deserving of study and appreciation. $5/person. Refreshments served rsvp to charlene@framinghamhistory.org Editor's Note: This program serves as a wonderful precursor to the Hartley Dennett house, a featured stop on the FHC's House Tour May 19th! Shoppers' World 1951-1994 Edgell Memorial Library 3 Oak St. Framingham, MA Wednesdays - Saturdays, 1pm - 4pm Come revisit this "kinder, gentler shopping center" with a display of special images, stories, and memorabilia designed to rekindle memories of a place that helped define Framingham for 43 years. Open to the public. Admission $5.00; free for children and FHC members. If you're not presently an FHC member, click here to join at a special introductory Shoppers' World rate - just $19.51 for the year. .Let's Go to the Hop! Friday April 5 7:00 - 9:00 Village Hall 2 Oak Street Don your poodle skirts and saddle shoes ('50s dress optional) and dance like they did on American Bandstand! DJs Dave and Jeanne Bowman will be spinning the "45s" with doo-wop dance tunes and ballads that remain popular even today! Learn common dance styles of the era - such as the twist, jitterbug, cha-cha, and lindy hop... with prizes offered in a number of categories. Refreshments too! Appropriate for all ages. $5/person, max $20/family. Order tickets online here. Michelle runs for history - again! Pasta Party Thursday April 11 6:30 - 8:00 Village Hall 2 Oak Street Michelle McElroy is running in her third Boston Marathon to benefit the Framingham History Center! Join us in support of her run and help send her off in style with a feast that includes salad, pasta, rolls, beverages and dessert. $26/person includes dinner and a donation to the FHC. For information, reservations, or to make a donation even if you can't attend the party, click here. In This Issue: Mary Ware Dennett Shoppers' World exhibition 50's Family Dance Fun! Convery Scholarship House Tour tix on sale Summer Teacher Training Praying Town Blueberry Benefit Ed Convery Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Ed Convery with Pat Lavin The Ed Convery Memorial St. Patrick' s Day Bash takes place Saturday March 16th, 6-11pm at the Framingham Elks. The event includes dinner, step dancers, raffles, music and good company. The scholarship benefits a Framingham High School senior who wants to pursue a degree in education, history or religion. for more info or to purchase tickets, email jeffconvery@msn.com or christinetibor@comcast.net. House Tour May 19th! Dreaming of Spring? It's not too early to order your tickets for the Framingham History Center's 12th Annual House Tour! Click here for details! Sponsored by: Civil War Teacher Training Workshop at the FHC - July 9-11 We are now taking registrations for "From Framingham to the Battlefield and Back" at the Edgell Memorial Library this summer. The FHC is partnering with Framingham State University's Center for Global Education to bring this opportunity to History and English teachers from Metrowest High Schools. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore the FHC's Civil War collection and hear from guest speakers as well as local authors. Stipends of $200 are available thanks to a grant from the Foundation for MetroWest and graduate credits are available as well. Click here for registration information. Praying Town Documentary If you missed the film at Village Hall last year, it's being shown at the South Acton Congregational Church, 35 School Street, March 14th, 7:00 pm - sponsored by Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc. visit www.ironworkfarm.org for more info. John Harvard's Brew House supports FHC Before or after you check out the Shoppers World exhibition, head to John Harvard's Brew House for a pint of Shoppers Ale or a Blueberry Muffin Sundae! $1 for each pint or dessert sold benefits the Framingham History Center!

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