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Tag: Townsend

Winslow Homer and his family connection to Townsend 

by rideout01469gmailcom on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Numerous articles have been written about Winslow Homer and his connection to Townsend. Materials located in the THS Vault attest to the research and writings of local historian Lee McTighe. Lee has written extensively on the Homers and has given talks including one given in New Ipswich, NH at the Historical Society’s annual meeting in…

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Mr. Tenney’s Invention

by Townsend Historical Society on September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

The Townsend Historical Society’s vault continues to offer up some interesting, rather unique stories and items. Any ideas on what this unusual contraption might be ? Welcome to the Platform Bag Holder! In 1907 this useful invention was patented by George H. Tenney, as “The Platform Bag Holder Company” of West Townsend, Massachusetts! In the…

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Our Headquarters and Museum can be found at:

The Reed Homestead
72 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469

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Townsend, MA 01469

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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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