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Category: Treasures from the Vault

The Story of the Apple

by Townsend Historical Society on July 31, 2024August 19, 2024

Daniel Smith of Townsend was engaged to Mary Adams of Townsend. On the morning of November 28, 1786, on his way to his work chopping, he met the said Mary Adams and gave her this apple. The first tree cut fell upon him and killed him. She had not eaten the apple so kept it…

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MaryJane Churchville, Site Administrator

In person visits: appointments
are recommended in advance

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Tel.: 978-597-2106
Email: info@townsendhistoricalsociety.org

Location

Our Headquarters and Museum can be found at:

The Reed Homestead
72 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469

Mail: P.O. Box 95
Townsend, MA 01469

© 1896 – 2025

 

Upcoming Events

Townsend Minutemen – Drill and Flag Raising on Townsend Common – Sunday April 19th at  12 Noon

RoadTrip-18,000 miles in a Model T Ford – Sunday May 3rd 2026  at 2pm- Memorial Hall

Townsend celebrates America’s 250th!

Saturday, June 20, 2026 – parade and Old Home Day on the Common.

All groups in town are welcome to participate!  To sign up, go to townsend250.org

Arts and Craft Fair – Sep 19 and 20, 2026

Arts and Craft Fair on the Common.  Learn more and sign up here.

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