Pies of New England

“Pies of New England” will be the topic of the program following the meeting of the Colrain Historical Society Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stacy Barn behind the Pitt House at 8 Main Road in Colrain.

Robert Cox

The speaker, writer and historian Robert Cox, is head of special collections at UMass Amherst and author of the book “New England Pie: History Under a Crust.”

The business meeting of the Colrain Historical Society begins at 7:00 p.m. Following the program, refreshments will be served: pie, what else? For information call Belden at 624-3453 after May 1.

Refreshments will be served:  pie, what else?

Show and Tell Program

Postcard - Lyonsville Post Office and Red Men's Hall,
with a Shelburne Falls & Colrain Trolley passing in front.

Artifacts from Colrain’s turn-of-the-century Improved Order of Red Men will be part of a Show and Tell program at the first meeting of Colrain Historical Society’s 2017 season on Thursday, April 13, at the home of Joan McQuade, 7 Main Road, Colrain.

According to Lois McClellan Patrie's History of Colrain (page 178), the Sadaga Tribe of Red Men #125 was organized in 1899. Meetings were held in the hall in Lyonsville. Their charter was surrendered in 1928.

 The Show and Tell starts at at 7:30 p.m. It will be preceded by a business meeting at 7:00 p.m. and a potluck supper at 6:00 p.m.

Participants in the potluck are asked to bring a main course, a vegetable, or a dessert. Place settings and cider will be provided.

Historical Notes 2017

The Spring 2017 edition of Historical Notes, the newsletter of the Colrain Historical Society, was mailed in late March. Click here for a PDF version. Click on the photos below to view a larger image.

December 3 - Auction and Dinner

Come join us for the Home for the Holidays fundraising auction and dinner for Colrain's Griswold Memorial Library and Historical Society this Saturday, Dec 3 at the Colrain Community Church!

Start with the pork roast dinner by Sharon Call (reserve tickets at 624-8818) and the silent auction from 5-7 pm, then stay for the live auction starting at 7 pm.

With over 100 items, there's something for everyone -- local services, hand-crafted items from local artisans, antiques and collectibles, home baked goodies, and lots more! It promises to be a lively evening with auctioneer Doug Wilkins. Spread the word, and bring a friend. Thanks!

[UPDATE 4/3/2017] From the Spring 2017 Newsletter:

Home for the Holidays Update

Metal sculpture by
John Sendelbach
auctioned at
Home for the Holidays

It was a festive evening in early December and the Community Church was redolent with the aroma of roast pork and apple crisp. which nearly 90 diners enjoyed, casting their bids between courses for the 100-odd items on the tables of silent auction choices.

Co-sponsored by the Historical Society and Friends of the Griswold Memorial Library, the bi-annual benefit dinner and auction raised $1,994 for each. Doug Wilkins ably presided over the live auction of some 30 artifacts and services.

We are grateful to the 70 individuals and businesses who donated 134 items and services as well as cash donations to defray expenses. As always, we are especially grateful to Sharon Call, who single-handedly worked her magic in the kitchen.