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North Brookfield (MA) Historical Society
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NEW–DRIVING AND WALKING TOURS
Click below to view maps and photos of driving and walking tours of North Brookfield. Enjoy!
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Please Share Your Memories
The Friends of the Town House would appreciate your help in collecting memories of the many events held at the Town House over the years.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Celebrate North Brookfield’s Bicentennial
1812 ~ 2012
We invite you to view the Historical Society display in the windows of 193 North Main St. Photographs and artifacts highlight the history of pharmacies in North Brookfield from the late 19th through the 20th centuries. Reproductions of 19th century trade cards from the collection of Paulette Adams feature cards from several pharmacies as well as many other 19th century retail shops that were located on and near Main Street.
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NBFD ~ The North Brookfield Fire Department
Visit the Haston Free Public Library and view the Historical Society display in the Lobby display case.
NBFD ~ The North Brookfield Fire Department
On display are early Fire Department record books, photographs, Firemen’s Ball programs, and trophies won by the NBFD at firemen’s musters thoughout the area, and other items of interest.
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North Brookfield Bicentennial Calendars
What a great way to kick off our town’s bicentennial year of 2012!
1812 ~~~ 
~~~ 2012
The North Brookfield Bicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that Bicentennial Calendars are available for sale at the Haston Library and the Town Offices. Photos from the North Broofield Historical Society as well as private collections highlight this special 2012 calendar. Enjoy glimpses of North Brookfield then and now.
Calendars are priced at $10 with all proceeds to benefit the North Brookfield Historical Society.
The calendar is proudly sponsored by North Brookfield Savings Bank.
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NBHS ~ A History of North Brookfield High School
Produced by Paulette Adams and Ellen Smith
30 May (Wed.) at 7:00 pm
Where: Auditorium, North Brookfield Elementary School
*** Please note this change of venue ***
This program will examine the origins of secondary education in Massachusetts and the opening of North Brookfield’s first public high school in the fall of 1857. Join us as we reflect on more than 150 years of accomplishments and challenges through photos, school and town records, and personal recollections of NBHS students past and present.
WE COULD USE YOUR HELP.
CLICK BELOW FOR A COPY THE NBHS HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NORTH BROOKFIELD!
February 28th marked the official 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of North Brookfield in 1812.
The Board of Selectmen observed this important milestone at their meeting on Tuesday, February 28th at the Senior Center.
Click here for photos of the festivities.
Thanks to Paulette Adams for her camera work!
