July 12, August 9, and September 13
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours of the Rider Tavern, 255 Stafford Street, Charlton, MA
Guides at the tavern will tell about the taproom and ballroom, the Militia lot, Marquis de Lafayette’s visit, the Worcester and Stafford Turnpike, stagecoaches, and prominent residents in the early 1800s while you tour the building completed in 1799. Donation: $1.00.

July 13 Grizzly Adams Program
7:00 p.m. at the Rider Tavern
The famous mountain man and performer is interred in Charlton’s Bay Path cemetery. Adventures with P.T. Barnum and encounters with wild animals are just the beginning of what you will hear during this informative illustrated presentation by Joe Ouellette. Free. Refreshments will be served.

September 7 Old Home Day
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Charlton town common
Look at a pictorial display of the #2 Schoolhouse, view the Charlton High School yearbook from 50 years ago, receive a free newsletter, and shop for Charlton History books and memorabilia.

October 4 History Day
Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Rider Tavern, 255 Stafford St, Charlton, MA
Discover the Victorian Room, hear about the widow’s third, watch handcraft demonstrations, and view displays at the tavern. Free. Refreshments may be purchased for $5.00.

For more information about any of these events, call Cindy Cooper at 508-248-7840.

Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities

The Charlton Historical Society welcomes new volunteers and new members! We are also seeking business sponsors to help defray the cost for our twice-yearly newsletter, annual fees for the website www.charltonhistoricalsociety.org, start-up costs for the opening of the tavern during the summer, and future bus tours. Sponsors will be thanked in the advertising for the events and/or in the printed materials.

If you would like to volunteer to help with any of these projects or future events, please call 508-248-7840 or leave a message at the Tavern at 508-248-3202.

Other Ways to Help

Become a Member of the Charlton Historical Society

Shaws Neighborhood Rewards Program:

Would you like to make a donation to Charlton Historical Society without spending any more than you do now? It is possible! Shaws Neighborhood rewards has made it easy. Just go to www.shaws.com/neighborhoodrewards to register. Be sure to enter Charlton Historical Society's ID# 49001019947. Then shop as Shaws or Star Market as usual. When you swipe your Shaws Reward Card, 1% of eligible total purchases you make on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will be added to the CHS account. It's that simple!

Charlton Historical Society collaboration with Town on #2 Schoolhouse and Militia Lot

Charlton Historical Society is collaborating with the Town of Charlton to oversee the historic #2 Schoolhouse and the Militia Lot. The Society will “manage the day-to-day operations of the Premises and shall provide an annual report to the Town, which will include an activity review and a report on the current condition of the Premises.” Classes at the school ceased in December 1949. To help continue the preservation of this historical one-room schoolhouse, inventory current displays, volunteer supplies or services, donate district school memorabilia, or relay your memories of the Charlton district schools, contact Cindy Cooper at 508-248-7840.

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