Potluck and Last Program of 2019

The Colrain Historical Society will hold its final meeting of 2019 on Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m., following a potluck supper at 6 p.m. at the home of Joan McQuade, 7 Main Road, Colrain.

Election of officers and Board members will be on the agenda, along with an update on the status of the Pitt House, plans for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner cooked by chef Kevin Hollister, “Colrain on Canvas” calendars for Christmas giving, and plans for “Colrain on Canvas 2,” in the spring.

The meeting will be followed by a brief program,”Dustup at the Methodist Parsonage.”

Colrain’s Methodist Church shown on an old postcard.

Those participating in the potluck supper are asked to bring an entree, salad or dessert to share, wine if you like, as well as a place setting. Cider will be available.

 For information call Joan McQuade, 624-8818.

A Visit to Old Greenfield Village

Old Greenfield Village Museum sign beside Rt. 2 at the bottom of Greenfield Mountain.

A visit to Old Greenfield Village, at the foot of the Mohawk Trail in Greenfield, will offer Colrain children ages 8 to 12 an authentic glimpse of  village life around 1895. Sponsored by the Colrain Historical Society and Griswold Memorial Library, this time-traveling excursion Sunday, September 22. from 2 to 4 p.m. will be free. Ten buildings, including a general store, print shop, drugstore (apothecary), a builder's shop, and a candy store, among others, offer a vivid picture of village life over 100 years ago. Young historians must be accompanied by an adult, up to a total of 40 registered in advance by calling Belden Merims at 624-3453.