Society to Undertake Cemetery Grave Marker Restoration Project
Special Presentation
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 6:15 pm-8:30 pm
The Society has undertaken a project to begin in the Town Hall Cemetery. The kickoff to this project will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm in the main floor of the First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton.
Betty and Carlo Mencucci, professional gravestone conservators, members of the Association of Gravestone Studies and Blackstone Heritage Corridor volunteers will present a Cemetery Conservation Skills Workshop. This workshop will introduce you to the proper method of conserving gravestones. You will learn about various stone types as well as different techniques and materials used in the conservation process. You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of the elements of these historic gems and the knowledge to advise people on how to help care for neglected graveyards.
Event is open to Society members and the general public. The Society is seeking volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to help with this ambitious project. Do you have an hour, a day, or the ability to follow the project for several years? We need your help. Reach out to us through the above contact page.
The Society is seeking donations to offset the anticipated supplies and materials costs for this ambitious project. Donations can be mailed to Sutton Historical Society Inc, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 14, 2019 - 6:30 PM Barbecue Potluck
FRIDAY Manchaug Baptist Church - 439 Putnam Hill Road
Join Society members as they welcome in Summer with their annual Barbecue Potluck.
Bring your favorite dish or dessert. Open to members and the general public. Rain or shine.
June 18, 2019 - 6:15 pm Cemetery Conservation Skills Workshop
TUESDAY Presentation by Betty & Carlo Mencucci
Kickoff of Society Cemetery Project
First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road
See above description
June 22, 2019 - Noon - 3:00 pm General Rufus Putnam Museum Open - 4 Uxbridge Road
SATURDAY Self-Guided Town Hall Cemetery Tours
Stop into the museum and walk through Sutton's military history as well as other exhibits.
Exit the side door and meander through the old Town Hall Cemetery.
Additional Town Events:
First Congregational Church Strawberry Festival 9-3 - Sutton Town Common
Waters Farm Revolutionary War Encampment June 22 (9 am - 6 pm); June 23 (9 am - 2 pm)
53 Waters Road, Sutton
June 30, 2019 - 3:00 pm General Rufus Putnam Museum Open - 4 Uxbridge Road
SUNDAY Self-Guided Town Hall Cemetery Tours
Sutton's 4th of July Parade and Fireworks. Events from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
More Parade information can be found on FACEBOOK at The Sutton Fourth
CELEBRATE SUTTON FROM 3 pm to 10 pm with the start of a new TRADITION
The Fourth of July Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks.
Plan to spend the day in Sutton Center!!!
FRIDAY Manchaug Baptist Church - 439 Putnam Hill Road
Join Society members as they welcome in Summer with their annual Barbecue Potluck.
Bring your favorite dish or dessert. Open to members and the general public. Rain or shine.
June 18, 2019 - 6:15 pm Cemetery Conservation Skills Workshop
TUESDAY Presentation by Betty & Carlo Mencucci
Kickoff of Society Cemetery Project
First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road
See above description
June 22, 2019 - Noon - 3:00 pm General Rufus Putnam Museum Open - 4 Uxbridge Road
SATURDAY Self-Guided Town Hall Cemetery Tours
Stop into the museum and walk through Sutton's military history as well as other exhibits.
Exit the side door and meander through the old Town Hall Cemetery.
Additional Town Events:
First Congregational Church Strawberry Festival 9-3 - Sutton Town Common
Waters Farm Revolutionary War Encampment June 22 (9 am - 6 pm); June 23 (9 am - 2 pm)
53 Waters Road, Sutton
June 30, 2019 - 3:00 pm General Rufus Putnam Museum Open - 4 Uxbridge Road
SUNDAY Self-Guided Town Hall Cemetery Tours
Sutton's 4th of July Parade and Fireworks. Events from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
More Parade information can be found on FACEBOOK at The Sutton Fourth
CELEBRATE SUTTON FROM 3 pm to 10 pm with the start of a new TRADITION
The Fourth of July Parade, Celebration, and Fireworks.
Plan to spend the day in Sutton Center!!!
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THANK YOU, PETER MICHELSON
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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!!!!!
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.
Local police have been notified.
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.
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
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