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1997-1998

 

 

Wrentham Historical Society

Schedule of Events September 1997- May 1998

 

Thursday, September 25, 1997 TEDDY ROOSEVELT

Dramatic presentation by Ted Zalewski of one of our most colorful Presidents.

Thursday, October 30, 1997 NORUMBEGA PARK & TOTEM POLE BALLROOM

 Robert Pollock will recall with slides these old yet familiar features of Massachusetts history.

Thursday, December 4, 1997 PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY WITH DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Linda Martin, preservation expert, will outline the essentials.  Part 1 of WHS's theme this season- Preservation

Thursday, January 8, 1998 KING PHILIP'S INDIAN WARS IN NEW ENGLAND

Michael Tougias, well known local author, talks on his books and the Indian Wars.

Thursday, February 12, 1998 ANTIQUES- THEIR PRESERVATION AND CARE

Lean Trefler of Trefler Antique Restoring Studio, Needham.  Restoration of glass, furniture, porcelain, metals, paintings, etc.  Part 2 of WHS's Preservation theme.

Thursday, March 19, 1998 RECREATING A PERIOD GARDEN WITH 19TH CENTURY PLANTS AND LANDSCAPING.

Christie White of Sturbridge Village, presented in conjuction with the Sohoanno Garden Club of Wrentham.

Thursday, April 23, 1998 HISTORY OF ARMS AND ARMOR

John Pettibone of Hammond Castle Museum in a "hands-on" demonstration.  Suitable for children.

Thursday, May 28, 1998 ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER

Mary Petronella of Bentley College will present insights into the life and times of Mrs. Gardner, Boston's legendary leading lady.