North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society

Upcoming Events 2010

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16th Annual Apple Festival

Saturday September 25, 2010
Rain Date: Sunday September 26, 2010

The Festival includes artisans and crafters,
an apple pie contest, Historical Society merchandise, local entertainment, children’s games and pony rides.
There is also a silent art auction, art raffle, apple pie and ice cream, and food and drink.

Contact Society President Ginny Mills at apple_nreadinghistory@yahoo.com
or call 978-857-6138 with questions or if you would like to particpate.

Located on the grounds of the Reverend Daniel Putnam House
Bow Street
North Reading Center

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Past Events 2010

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2010 Annual Meeting and Dinner


June 2010
6 pm Social Hour, 6:30pm Dinner
Meeting to follow
Reverend Daniel Putnam House

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Friends of the Harold Parker State Forest Presentation
In cooperation with the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library

Bob Anderson, park interpreter, will talk about the history and offerings of this wonderful neighboring resource, which has just created a Friends group.

April 2010

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Century 21 Spindler & O'Neil & The North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society Present
The 2010 Parade of Homes

A Benefit for Easter Seals
May 2010
A showcase of historic private residences in North Reading and Wilmington
For more information, contact Kimberly Oneil or call (617) 504-5945

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Antiques Appraisal Night with Kaminski Auctions of Beverly

Friday March 5, 2010
3rd Meeting House on the Common
North Reading Center

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A Concert by the North Reading Town Band

February 2010
The band gave a hand clapping, foot stomping medley of standards, show tunes, marches and classical music!

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Past Events 2009

Chamber of Commerce Holiday Festival on the Common

November 2009
2:30-4 pm & Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:30 pm

Rev. Daniel Putnam House - Open House
At the Common

See our video from last year on our videos link!

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Harnden Tavern Presentation

A presentation by our guests from the Wilmington Historical Commission
November 2009
Click to visitWilmington Town Museum

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"October is Archaeology Month" Pot Luck Supper

People brought a favorite dish to share
and a favorite archaeological find from their yard to show
October 2009
Membership Meeting

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15th Annual Apple Festival

Saturday September 26, 2009
The Festival included artisans and crafters,
an apple pie contest, Historical Society merchandise, local entertainment, children’s games and pony rides.
There was also a silent art auction, art raffle, apple pie and ice cream, and food and drink.

Mr. Dana Rowe with his restored CASE tractor in front of the Putnam Barn
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Presentation at the 2009 Annual Dinner
Hillview Country Club
June 2009

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Memorial Day
Rev. Daniel Putnam House Museum Open House
Featuring the newly acquired
1720-1806 Church Book

Handwritten by Rev. Putnam and Rev. Stone
Monday, May 25, 2009

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Vintage Etchings
Friday, May 2009
Robin Richard Emrich Presented his etching intaglo process

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Antiques Appraisal Night
April 2009
Thank you Mr. Wackowski! Ron shared many fascinating tidbits as he examined everyone's treasures.
Mr Wackowski in 2008
Visit Ron Wackowski - Certified Appraiser & Licensed Auctioneer

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Martin's Pond Remembered
March 2009
Thank you Lida Jenny and friends from the Martin's Pond Association for a great presentation!

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Prepare Yourself - Preserve Your Treasures
February 2009
Thank you Barbara Jagla and Keith Young for the presentation combined personal emergency preparedness with caring for your personal treasures, such as family photographs and compiled genealogies.

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Click Here for Past Events 2008


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Updated bjagla July 2010