Author Talk and Potluck Dinner

by rideout01469gmailcom on April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

Thanks to all who attended our author talk and potluck dinner on Sunday, April 12th at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall in Townsend. We heard Gary Entwistle, author of ‘April’s Breeze’ speak about the start of the American Revolution and local historian, John Barrett, speak about Townsend’s 250th Parade and Old Home Day celebration…

Spring 2026 cleanup at the Reed Homestead

by rideout01469gmailcom on April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Thanks to our great volunteers!

Townsend Minutemen salute Patriot’s Day 2026

by rideout01469gmailcom on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Skating party on Harbor Pond Feb 2026

by rideout01469gmailcom on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Recreation of Rufus Porter Monochromatic Murals

by rideout01469gmailcom on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Massachusetts, the Townsend Historical Society was able to recreate the monochromatic Rufus Porter mural in the downstairs parlor of the Reed Homestead! Thanks so much to the great artist Susan Leach, this room feels like it would have over a century ago when you walk…

Townsend’s Celebration of the 250th of Lexington and Concord

by Townsend Historical Society on April 23, 2025April 25, 2025

The arrival of the messenger, and the start of the march The march Arrival at the Reed Homestead Thanks to the many photographers who contributed, especially June Cloutier, Larry Richardson, Eleanor Gavazzi, and Hope Rideout.

St. Patrick’s Day – 2025

by Townsend Historical Society on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Thanks so much to everyone who helped make our 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Scholarship Fundraising a success. We had great dance performances by the Flying Irish Studio and the McGonagle School of Irish Dance, and stirring music by Quinton C. Thanks to the North Middlesex School District for the use of their beautiful high school…