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Tag: Winslow Homer

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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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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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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