Coming Events
2013
Korean War Veterans Monument Dedication
A Korean War marker will be placed on the Veteran's Green to comemorate the " Forgotten War" in which 44,000 Americans were killed, and honor the one and only Topsfield casualty PFC John Anthony Steline. The dedication will take place on Memorial Day.
45th Annual Strawberry Festival June 8, 2013, 10 am - 4 pm
Kickoff the summer season with the iconic strawberry shortcake! Over 70 fine crafters and artisans will exhibit hand crafted, one-of-a-kind items. This year's special feature is a post and beam timber framing demonstration by Arron Sturgis on the Capen Lawn.
Parson Capen House Tours June 9 - September 8, 2013, 1 - 4 pm
The 1683 Parson Capen House is open for tours during the summer months every Wednesday, Friday Sunday, 1-4 pm. Free admission: donations welcome.
Anniversary Events
2013 marks the 100th anniversary that the Topsfield Historical Society took over the stewardship of the Parson Capen House. To commemorate the centennial celebration, new and interactive exhibit will be on display at the Barn for ENHC Trails & Sails weekend, September, 28 - 29, and at the Library in October.
April 13 Fri. 7:30 pm |
Newbury port and the Civil War William Hallett, Civil War Roundtable member and author. |
May 10 Fri. 7:30 pm |
Bell and Watson: The Telephone and Beyond Jim McAllister, Derby Square Tours. |
August 28 Wed. 2-4 pm |
Annual Doll Tea for Children Bring your doll and join children's librarian Jane Johnson for arts & crafts and fun! |
September 20 Fri. 7:30 pm |
Cole, George, Jerome, & Irving Soprano Ruth Harcovitz will sing the songs of America's most popular composers. |
October 3 Thurs. 9:30 am |
One-Day Tour to Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Andover Academy. Lunch is provided. Bus Leaves from Gould Barn parking lot. |
October 25 Fri. 7:30 pm |
All Hallow's Eve Tea. Be chilled and thrilled as your hostess Mrs. Gordon (Rita Parisi) discusses turn-of-the-century Halloween celebrations and shares her experiences with the supernatural. |
November 15 Fri. 7:30 pm |
The Kennedy assassination Explore the JFK tragedy 50 years later with historian and lecturer Christopher Daley. |
November 28 Thurs. 10-noon |
Annual Thanksgiving Open House Join the Barrett Family in celebrating the 18th Century Thanksgiving at the Parson Capen House, with open hearth cooking, hot cider and activities for children. |
December 8 Sun. 3 pm |
THS Christmas Party (members only) Holiday festivities and delicious meal. |
2014
January 12 Sun. 3 pm |
Sex in the 17th Century Come and listen and be surprised as Mary-Ellen Smiley, curator of the Salem Museum discusses the sexual attitudes of the people of the North Shore in the 17th century. |
February 9 Sun. 3 pm |
History of the CCC Learn about the evolution of the Civilian Conservation Corps. presented by Pike Messenger, Middleton Stream Team Member. |
March 9 Sun. 3 pm |
Annual Society Meeting (members only) Election of officers, review of past programs. |
Topsfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 323, Topsfield, MA 01983
978-887-3998
Website: www.topsfieldhistory.org
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