The Hollister Collection, pre-Revolution to the present

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An exceptional family collection dating from the pre-Revolutionary period in Franklin County will be the subject of a program following the meeting of the Colrain Historical Society in Joan McQuade’s barn across from the Pitt House on Thursday, August 9, at 7:30 p.m.. This collection, including artifacts, photos and other memorabilia, all carefully labeled and curated over the decades by family members, is now in the care of Sarah Hollister, who will provide a lively narrative to accompany slides of collection highlights .

The Hollister family lived in Greenfield until Sarah’s father, John, moved his family to Shearer Road in Colrain more than 50 years ago. Like his forbears, John had a penchant, which Sarah inherited, for researching and maintaining the family collection. Attendees may get some tips on maintaining a family collection from this presentation.

The business meeting of the society at 7:00 p.m. will include further discussion about the Pitt House property, followed by the program and refreshments.

 The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Belden at 624-3453.