44th Annual Harvest Fair, Sunday, September 21st from 10-4

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21 and plan to attend; the Holliston Historical Society’s Fair has become a fall tradition.  There will be something for everyone!  In addition to 65 vendors at the Craft Fair, we will have our Silent Auction and Treasure Shop tables.  The Asa Whiting House will be open from 11:30 to 2:30 will feature displays of Holliston’s history from the Society’s collections. Local musical group, Always in Season, will play from 12 to 3 PM.  The Kids Korner will offer activities for children all day, all for free!  Children—and adults—will want to say hello to the alpacas.  Visit the barn when you are ready for lunch and save room for dessert—a slice of apple pie or warm apple crisp with ice cream, perhaps.  Our bake table will feature apple pies made fresh that weekend as well as other goodies, all made by members.  There is no admission fee to attend the Harvest Fair, so bring your family and friends and enjoy a fall tradition in Holliston on September 21 from 10-4.  For more information, visit our website:  hollistonhistoricalsociety.org.  

“In the Spirit of Friendship” Program Sunday, October 12 at 2 PM

Step back in time and converse with two of history’s most influential writers of the Revolution, John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren! This program will introduce visitors to Mercy Otis Warren and John Adams, where together, they will tell the story of how their friendship developed, grew, fractured, and was ultimately repaired through their correspondence.  Actors Michael LePage and Michele Gabrielson will portray the historical figures with a special focus on the printing of Mercy’s history of the American Revolution, after which Mercy and John’s friendship became increasingly fragile due to the pair’s disagreements about how the newly formed United States should be governed.  The program will last about an hour with an opportunity for questions from the audience.  This program is free and all are welcome to attend!

Oktoberfest at the Historical Society  Friday, October 17th

On Friday, October 17, oompah music by the Double Eagle Oktoberfest Band will greet attendees as they arrive for Oktoberfest in the Society’s 1815 barn. Before the night is out, people will be laughing, singing, and dancing a polka! Included in the $35 ticket price is a delectable German-style meal of knockwurst, German potato salad, warm red cabbage and sauerkraut, and apple crisp topped with whipped cream for dessert. The vegetarian option is Käsespätzle by pre-order when tickets are purchased. In addition to a selection of seasonal beers provided by Holliston’s Crafted, new this year is Märzen beer on draft by new Holliston business Rushford & Sons Brewhouse.  Tickets will be available at Celebrate Holliston and at the Harvest Fair, through the Society website using PayPal, or purchased at Crafted or Fiske’s stores in Holliston.  Questions? Contact Bea Hait at 774-292-9098 or [email protected]

All three events will be held at the Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington Street.  The Historical Society is a non-profit group whose mission is to preserve Holliston’s history and share it with our community.  Programs are open to the public and are generally followed by a social hour and refreshments.  We hope you will see something of interest and join us!