Mapping the Past

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Sutton Historical Society members, Peter Michelson and Ross Weaver, ​shared their knowledge of locating bounds from historic deeds and records and overlaying those points onto current maps. 

This process allows current landowners to visualize how their properties fit into the historic character of Sutton.  

The Freegrace Marble Farm was used to demonstrate this process.  Located at the intersection of Sibley and Burbank Roads, this historic property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has a preservation restriction agreement with the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. 

This property was one of the first 30 parcels deeded when Sutton was settled.

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2024 Spookytown Display
General Rufus Putnam Museum
creator: Doug Matthews

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The Worcester Rebellion
September 6, 1774
​250th Anniversary

Thank you, Jonathan Lane, for an outstanding presentation on Thursday, September 5, about the important events of 1774. 82 attendees enjoyed the fast paced and fascinating talk. 

Click here to visit Revolution 250!!

Photo courtesy of John Collins Photography

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 Sutton's Hidden Treasures
Metal Detecting
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Ed Chrostowski, Sutton Historical Society Member, shared his extensive metal detecting knowledge and amazing "Sutton Treasure" finds to a crowd of 50 people at the Sutton Senior Center on May 7, 2024.  

If you are interested in having him detect on your property, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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Thank you to Christine Watkins 
for her presentation on the

April 16, 1924 Manchaug Fire

Thank you to Pam Nichols, Sutton Cable Access, for filming the presentation.
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If you were unable to attend, watch below.