UPCOMING EVENTS

August 25, 2019                GRAVESTONE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP
SUNDAY                           9:00 am - 5:00 pm
​                                           The Sutton Historical Society, Inc. will be conducting a gravestone
                                                                 resetting and  repair workshop with gravestone conservators, Betty &
                                                                 Carlo Mencucci, at the Sutton Center Cemetery. Event is open to all ages
                                                                 and skill levels.  This will be, to some extent, a hands-on workshop with
                                                                 potential for participants to assist in the process.  Come prepared to deal
                                                                 with dirt and bring drinking water. If inclement weather, the rain date will
​                                                                 be Saturday, August 31, 2019. 

September 10, 2019        GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY                           7:00 pm
                                                                  First Congregational Church, Sutton Center

September 21, 2019        Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale
SATURDAY                                    8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rain Date - September 22, 2019         M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop and various sites throughout town
                                                                  6 Singletary Avenue

CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR YARD SALE REGISTRATION FORM

Click on image AT RIGHT for self-guided Walking Tour

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THANK YOU TO BETTY & CARLO MENCUCCI
A Wonderful Presentation on Grave Marker Conservation

 
The Society has undertaken a Cemetery Restoration Project to begin in the Town Hall Cemetery.  Information can be found under the Cemetery Project tab above. 

The Society is seeking donations to offset the anticipated supplies and materials costs for this ambitious project.  We also need volunteers.  Information form can be found under the Cemetery tab above.

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THANK YOU, PETER MICHELSON
On May 7, 2019, over 90 attendees learned of Sutton's Connection to the Salem Witch Trials!!
If you missed it, watch the video below!!

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​THANK YOU!!
An outstanding, informative presentation on April 2 by Professor Robert Thorson on the History of New England Stone Walls. 
Over 150 attendees!!!!!

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​STOLEN PUMP UPDATE!!!
Thank you to the Moss Family for their generous donation of a replacement pump for the Eight Lots School House!!  Thank you also to the several other families who offered pump replacements.
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HELP US RECOVER THIS SPECIAL ITEM

The well pump (pictured below) was stolen from the
Eight Lots School House Property!!
If you have any information about this incident, please reach out to us at the above "contact" tab. 
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Local police have been notified.

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THANK YOU, ROSS WEAVER
​for an OUTSTANDING AND INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
Sutton Cemeteries and Burial Records
​March 5, 2019

Interior of General Rufus Putnam Museum

BEFORE                                                               DURING                                                          AFTER

Images from Museum Display