Thank you to the outgoing President and Welcome to the new president...it's exciting what is happening at our History Center
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Greetings,
After serving for five years as the FHC Board President, Helen Lemoine turned the reins over to long time volunteer and board member, Kevin Swope. At our annual meeting last Tuesday, we saluted Helen's incredible leadership, hard work, and friendship. Happily, she'll continue serving on the board and will still take my calls! Many thanks to Maryelaine Sullivan as well. She'll be moving off the board after serving as Clerk and Vice President. Charles Murphy, turned the Treasurer's position over to his trusted former partner Diana Edwards of Murphy, Edwards, Goncalves and Ferrera, PC. We're looking forward to another exciting year with fine people steering the ship.
Annie Murphy
Executive Director
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Summertime on the Centre Common!
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| Pumpernickel Puppets from Sir George and the Dragon |
Free Children's Programming Thursdays
July 18th -
August 15th
2:00 pm
When you feel ready to "unplug", cool off, and enjoy some good old fashioned entertainment and activities with your children this summer, head to Framingham Centre! We launch the series on July 18th at the Village Hall, with Pumpernickel Puppets presenting the tale of Sir George and the Dragon. For details and a complete series schedule, which includes a Framingham Legends and Lore Story Hour, Block Painting, Parlor Games and more, click here. All programs are free thanks in part to our co-sponsor, NorthEast Community Bank. And while you're here, plan to visit the Framingham Farmers' Market on our doorstep before or after the program!
Visit us at the
Farmer's market
June 27th
12:00-5:00 pm
Stop by and chat with FHC volunteers and interns about upcoming programs, enter our free raffle, and grab a coupon for 25% off any resale item in our Museum Gift Shop. Check out the Shoppers' World Exhibition before or after you hunt for your bargain purchase at the Edgell Memorial Library.
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Village Hall Accessibility Update
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| Photo credit Damianos Photography |
We are so pleased to report that Framingham's Town Meeting passed a near-unanimous vote to allocate $200,000 to install an elevator at the Village Hall along with handicap bathrooms. Between the leadership of Framingham's Town Manager, Bob Halpin, and the support of FHC friends on various committees and on the floor of Town Meeting, our dream to see this building become accessible to all will finally become a reality. Stay tuned for when...
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Meet Summer Intern Laura Stagliola....
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| Laura interned at the National Museum of American History during the Spring of 2013 |
Hi everyone! I will be a senior at Framingham State University majoring in History with a minor in Museum Studies. I feel honored to be chosen as the first Tom Desilets Memorial summer intern at the FHC.
I will be working on the Dennison Manufacturing Company collection now that all the boxes and files have been moved from the Dennison building downtown to the Edgell Memorial Library. I am organizing and archiving each product sample, corporate paper, "Round Robin", scrapbook, etc. so they can be added to the on-line catalogue. I am managing several dedicated volunteers are helping me tackle this huge task and we have made great strides in our work already!
When I'm not busy with the Dennison collection, I orchestrate many the FHC's social media platforms and assist Charlene with promoting our upcoming events. Annie, has me doing little projects on the side, and I love the variety. I hope the summer doesn't fly by too fast because I don't want this internship to end. I look forward to meeting more volunteers, members, and visitors in the future, so come say "Hi"!
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Shoppers' World 1951-1994
closed July 4 -11
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Due to the holiday and our upcoming Civil War Teacher Training Institute at the Edgell Memorial Library from July 9-11, the exhibition will be closed from July 4-11. Come see us beforehand or call for an appointment. 508-626-9091
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House Tour Recap
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Thanks to over 100 volunteers, homeowners and business sponsors our 12th annual House Tour was one of the best yet. As one visitor said "I love this day. It is a day of community." It was a day to showcase the vibrancy and diversity of our neighborhoods as over 650 people joined the tour. Just a few weeks later, planning for House Tour 2014 is already underway! Is there a home you'd like to see featured on an upcoming tour? Perhaps your own home? Send your suggestions to Charlene@framinghamhistory.org
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