Thank you, MARK SAVOLIS
Thompson Historical Society, for an outstanding presentation on November 7, 2023 about the Mass 15th and 36th Regiments of the Civil War and Sutton Soldier - Wilder Holbrook
n 1861, just shy of 21 years of age, Wilder Holbrook, a Sutton farmer, mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded in the shoulder at the Battle of Ball's Bluff, Leesburg, Virginia. Wilder was promoted several times serving in both the 15th Massachusetts and the 36th Massachusetts regiments.
Mr. Savolis shared his research on both the Massachusetts 15th and 36th sharing many Civil War artifacts with attendees. Sutton Historical Society Museum Curator, Joyce Smith, provided an introduction about Wilder, his family, his life prior to service, and after his return to Sutton.
This event was well-attended.
Mr. Savolis shared his research on both the Massachusetts 15th and 36th sharing many Civil War artifacts with attendees. Sutton Historical Society Museum Curator, Joyce Smith, provided an introduction about Wilder, his family, his life prior to service, and after his return to Sutton.
This event was well-attended.
Senior Center Presentation
The Sutton Senior Center hosted Society Member and Eight Lots School House Caretaker, David Pizzi, on Wednesday, November 1, to their Lunch and Learn presentation series. Dave's presentation focused on the Sutton Historical Society, it's holdings, mission and current projects. The presentation was well-attended. The Society hopes to collaborate with the Senior Center again in the future.
Any suggestions for future presentations can be shared via the Contact page above.
Any suggestions for future presentations can be shared via the Contact page above.
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CEMETERY TOUR
Thank you!!!
Saturday, October 28, 2023
5 pm - 8 pm
Sutton Center Cemetery
4 Uxbridge Road
Our 3rd Annual Historic Cemetery tour as part of the community Oh My Gourd event
was well-attended. If anyone has any comments about this year's event or suggestions for next year,
please reach out to us through the Contact page above.
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteers - interpreters, guides, set up and breakdown, and our greeters.
5 pm - 8 pm
Sutton Center Cemetery
4 Uxbridge Road
Our 3rd Annual Historic Cemetery tour as part of the community Oh My Gourd event
was well-attended. If anyone has any comments about this year's event or suggestions for next year,
please reach out to us through the Contact page above.
Thanks to all of our amazing volunteers - interpreters, guides, set up and breakdown, and our greeters.
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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED
200th Anniversary Celebration
General Rufus Putnam Building
Saturday, September 30, 2023
4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton
The General Rufus Putnam Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built as a joint effort between the Olive Branch Lodge of Master Masons and Sutton School District in 1823.
The first lodge meeting was held on January 1, 1824. The building cost $714.92.
"The hall in Sutton Centre became a bone of contention between the two owners - The Olive Branch of Master Masons and the Sutton School District - culminating in the sale of the Lodge's interest in January 1851."
Between 1851-1910, the building functioned partially as a school.
In 1872 the upper floor became the High School and lower floor was used for grades 1-8.
The first graduating High School class of 5 students was in 1876.
Daughters of American Revolution Lease
On December 15, 1909, a group of 21 eligible women formally organized the General Rufus Putnam Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.).
At town meeting, March 1910, the old school building in Sutton Center was leased to the Chapter for the
period of 10 years at the sum of $1 per year.
In 1934, the growth of the town necessitated the use of the building as a school and the
D.A.R. vacated the premises.
The D.A.R. returned in 1954 and was responsible for setting up a wonderful display to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Town.
The Sutton Library was housed in this building from 1957 -1982.
The Sutton Historical Society has occupied the building since 1986.
Ownership of the building remains in the possession of the Town of Sutton.
Built as a joint effort between the Olive Branch Lodge of Master Masons and Sutton School District in 1823.
The first lodge meeting was held on January 1, 1824. The building cost $714.92.
"The hall in Sutton Centre became a bone of contention between the two owners - The Olive Branch of Master Masons and the Sutton School District - culminating in the sale of the Lodge's interest in January 1851."
Between 1851-1910, the building functioned partially as a school.
In 1872 the upper floor became the High School and lower floor was used for grades 1-8.
The first graduating High School class of 5 students was in 1876.
Daughters of American Revolution Lease
On December 15, 1909, a group of 21 eligible women formally organized the General Rufus Putnam Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.).
At town meeting, March 1910, the old school building in Sutton Center was leased to the Chapter for the
period of 10 years at the sum of $1 per year.
In 1934, the growth of the town necessitated the use of the building as a school and the
D.A.R. vacated the premises.
The D.A.R. returned in 1954 and was responsible for setting up a wonderful display to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Town.
The Sutton Library was housed in this building from 1957 -1982.
The Sutton Historical Society has occupied the building since 1986.
Ownership of the building remains in the possession of the Town of Sutton.
Sutton 3rd Graders Tour Common
June 12, 2023
Sutton 3rd graders walked from the school to the Town Common on Monday, June 12.
The students toured the General Rufus Putnam Museum, The M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, The First Congregational Church,
and the Town Hall.
Their visit included a picnic lunch on the Historic Common.
Thanks to Society members who provided the tours, the school department for arranging the event, and the Sutton Police Department for ensuring everyone safely travelled up the Common!!
The students toured the General Rufus Putnam Museum, The M. M. Sherman Blacksmith Shop, The First Congregational Church,
and the Town Hall.
Their visit included a picnic lunch on the Historic Common.
Thanks to Society members who provided the tours, the school department for arranging the event, and the Sutton Police Department for ensuring everyone safely travelled up the Common!!
Brown Bag Picnic Reunion
June 9, 2023
On Friday, June 9, 2023, the Society hosted alumni of the General Rufus Putnam School from the 1950s to a brown bag picnic and tour of the General Rufus Putnam Building, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.
The attendees had a wonderful time reminiscing about their days at this little school.
A special thank you to the Seaver Family for their donation of two beautiful art pieces drawn by their sister, Gwen Marchese.
Thank you to David Tela for his donation of a display of items about John Henn's military service.
A big, special thanks to Museum Curator, Joyce Smith, for organizing this special event!!!
The attendees had a wonderful time reminiscing about their days at this little school.
A special thank you to the Seaver Family for their donation of two beautiful art pieces drawn by their sister, Gwen Marchese.
Thank you to David Tela for his donation of a display of items about John Henn's military service.
A big, special thanks to Museum Curator, Joyce Smith, for organizing this special event!!!
THANK YOU
Carol Crossed, Founder
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum
for an outstanding presentation entitled
Vintage Tweets
held on
Tuesday, May 9, 2023