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Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery 

Walking through history at Maple Grove Cemetery 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

To celebrate Walpole's 300th anniversary, many people are looking back at the rich history of the town. History is packed into the town's cemeteries, which is why the Walpole Historical Society is hosting cemetery tours for residents. 

The...

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Dyer discusses Walpole’s Revolutionary history

Dyer discusses Walpole’s Revolutionary history

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sponsored by the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL), and in partnership with the Walpole Historical Society (WHS), the WPL welcomed WHS member Betsey Dexter Dyer on Wednesday, June 5th. Attendees packed into the Community Room to hear all about...

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Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe

Linda Coombs discusses Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

In recognition of Walpole’s 300th anniversary, the Friends of the Walpole Public Library (WPL) have teamed up with the Walpole Historical Society to plan a year-long series of amazing presentations centered around the town’s rich history. To start off this series,...

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Historical Society hosts Christmas open house

Historical Society hosts Christmas open house

By Lauren Schiavone
Hometown Weekly Staff

Located in the Deacon Willard Lewis House, the Walpole Historical Society is a primary
resource for residents and visitors to learn all about Walpole’s past. Established in 1898, the
society holds records, replicas, and artifacts that showcase the town’s rich history.

A Christmas open house held at the house on December 17...

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Historical Society open for holiday shopping

Historical Society open for holiday shopping
The Walpole Historical Society is open on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. this holiday season. Published this year is "Civil War Soldiers" of Walpole, containing over 500 pages. The Society also has books relating to the town’s history, including "The Industrialists of Walpole," which describes the history of the original businesses that established mills along...
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Plimptonville walking tour on September 22

Plimptonville walking tour on September 22
The Walpole Historical Society has announced that on Saturday, September 22, a walking tour of Plimptonville will be conducted from 10:00 - 12:00, starting at the Lewis Statue, at the intersection of East Street and Plimpton Street. This year marks the 200th year of Plimptonville’s existence. George Ransom will be leading the tour. He is...
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Ceremony to commemorate historic Union Station

Ceremony to commemorate historic Union Station
Commuters using Walpole’s Union Station to get to and from work on the MBTA will now notice a new plaque signifying the structure’s status on the National Register of Historic Places. The plaque, funding for which was donated by Walpole native Colin Harding and was installed in May, represents the culmination of years of research and...
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Historical Society looking at Town Hall

Historical Society looking at Town Hall
The Walpole Historical Society will present an overview of the old Town Hall on Wednesday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Walpole Public Library. Originally identified as the Walpole Town House, it is the tallest and most recognizable building downtown. Located at 972 Main Street, the brick building was designed by J. Williams Beal,...
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Historical Society releases Civil War book

Historical Society releases Civil War book
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The Walpole Historical Society has announced the release of their newest publication, “Civil War Soldiers - Walpole, Massachusetts” by Susan Anderson and Charles Hardy. This 503-page book serves as the first comprehensive resource of all the men with ties to Walpole who fought in the U.S. Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865....
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A Bird’s-eye view on park history

A Bird’s-eye view on park history
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Since it opened in 1925, Bird Park has secured a spot in the hearts of those who grew up and lived in and around Walpole. There are many who still remember the swimming pool that opened for the hot summers before it was transformed into one of the ponds that...
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Historical Society releasing Civil War book

Historical Society releasing Civil War book
The Walpole Historical Society has announced the release of "Civil War Soldiers Walpole, Massachusetts." The book will contain 503 pages of biographies of over 300 local soldiers, maps, photographs, regimental histories, and battle histories. The 35 page index includes soldiers names, over 110 entries of other Massachusetts towns connected to Walpole, 17 other states and Canada. Read more

Barns of Walpole presentation upcoming

Barns of Walpole presentation upcoming
The Walpole Historical Commission & the Walpole Historical Society will present a free PowerPoint presentation featuring the Barns of Walpole on Thursday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Walpole Library. The Walpole Historical Commission is conducting a survey of the current barns of Walpole. The presentation will verify how many barns currently exist, what...
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Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair

Historical Society hosts annual Craft Fair
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter The town of Walpole is no stranger to holiday cheer. Nearly 700 people came out to the town tree lighting, illustrating the strong local commitment to tradition and holiday festivities. This year, though, there was a new tradition in town: The Historical Society Craft Fair. This year heralded the...
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Jeep origins to be discussed

On Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Walpole Historical Society, 33 West Street, John and Ethel Simeone will discuss the origin of the Jeep, it’s name and uses during WWII. As reenactors of WWII living history for over 30 years, the Simeones have restored their Willys MB Jeeps and used them at reenactments, air...
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Walpole Historical Society to host open house

Walpole Historical Society to host open house
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The Walpole Historical Society will have an Open House on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Deacon Willard Lewis House will be open for tours with members present to guide visitors through the house and answer questions about Walpole history. The house, built in 1826, is on the National...
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Walpole Day Trolley Tour

Walpole Day Trolley Tour
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This Walpole Day, explore Walpole’s most-identifiable landmarks and experience the town’s rich 291-year history with a chance to take a trolley tour through Walpole’s historic neighborhoods. The Walpole Historical Society and the Walpole Recreation Department are partnering together to sponsor a historic trolley tour of our town on Walpole Day 2016, which will...
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Walpole Historical Society announces upcoming meetings

Walpole Historical Society announces upcoming meetings
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The next meeting of the Walpole Historical Society will be held on April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Walpole Public Library. Doug Williams, Director of Massachusetts Audubon’s Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, will host a talk about stone walls. Williams will share a few insights on how stone walls came to be, why...
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