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  • Historical Society Gala

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham Historical Society & Museum presents “HATS OFF TO FRAMINGHAM”, December4, 2005, Natick Crowne Plaze, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

    Share with us – A social evening beginning with a cocktail reception hour, music provided by The Bourbon Street Paraders, dinner, an informative program about the work of the FHS & M featuring the awards ceremony, a short film documentary about the Village Hall, Hats & Bonnets Exhibition & remarks by Charles Murphy, President of the FHS & M. 2005. Honorees, Attorney Victor Galvani and The Framingham Improvement Association.

    TICKET AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

    New for 2005 – Supporters who purchase a full or 1/2 page ad will receive a one-year business membership to the FHS&M. Benefits include acknowledgement in the FHSM quarterly newsletter and museum program discounts for employees. The business membership alone is a $200 value!

    WHAT: Funds generated from our ad book & fundraiser will help provide on-going programs & exhibitions, safely house our collections, continue the work of documenting Framingham’s history, allow us to employ a director, a curator and staff.

    Your support will keep the museum open. The Museum is located at 16 Vernon Street on the Framingham Center Common.

    WHY: To honor our honorees and to support Framingham Historical Society & Museum. The Society is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) cultural organization devoted to preserving and interpreting the history of Framingham for the public benefit. Membership is open to all.

    HOW: Here are support levels for your program booklet advertising:

    ______$1000 Ad book – Full page ad (4.5″w x 7″ h)

    ______$ 500 Ad book – ½ page ad ( 4″w x 3.5″ h)

    ______$ 250 Ad book – ¼ page ad (4″w x 2″h) or business card

    ______$ 100 Ad book – business listing – 3 or 4 lines

    ______ or purchase a table (10 seats ) for $1,000 & a ½ page ad is included.

    Your check, payable to FHSM (note 2005 GALA AD in the memo line) and this form may be mailed to the address below. The ad copy may be emailed to ma@ipsre.com.

    Tickets may be purchased in advance by sending $75/person to the address below or tables of 10 for $1,000 and a ½ page ad is included.

    WHEN: Your tax-deductible contribution must be received by November 29, 2005. An early commitment is appreciated.

    Please provide artwork in PDF or jpg format.

    CONTACT:

    Framingham Historical Society & Museum
    16 Vernon Street, PO BOX 2032, Framingham, MA 01703
    www.framinghamhistory.org

  • Annual Meeting of Historical Society says Farewell to Director

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Historical Society & Museum will say farewell to Director Tom Harris at its annual meeting on Thurs., June 2nd, 7 p.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library on Oak St.

    The meeting will be one of information and celebration as well as a sendoff for Harris, who has accepted a position in New Jersey.

    Donna Howland, Library Trustee & Chairman of the 150th Anniversary Committee, will present a talk about 150 years of History of the Framingham Public Library. The Portuguese Club of Framingham will receive special recognition in honor of its 50th anniversary and Charlene Frary will receive “Volunteer of the Year” award.

    The museum’s curator, Dana Dauterman Ricciardi, will comment on the current exhibition, “Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home.”

    The meeting is free and open to the public.

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  • Toward Victory Exhibit Opens

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Historical Society & Museum opened its latest exhibit with a well-attended reception on Friday, April 1st.

    Toward Victory: Winning World War II from Home, explores the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made by the people of Framingham during WWII. The exhibit, housed in the Edgell Memorial Library, (a monument to Framingham’s Civil War soldiers), is free and open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is an expansion of the museum’s usual hours.

    Edgell Library is located at the corner of Edgell Rd. and Oak St. and is notable for the Civil War statue and large, cast iron urn on its lawn as well as its Gothic style architecture.

    The exhibit is a combination of museum holdings, including an impressive number of wartime posters, uniforms, and memorabilia, as well as loans from area residents.

    The exhibit will run through September 24, 2005.

    For further information, call 508-872-3780 or visit framinghamhistory.org

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  • Save Wednesdays for History

    Framingham Historical Society Events Scheduled

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Historical Society and Museum is staking out Wednesdays. On the first Weds., a coffee & tea hour will be held at 10 a.m. at the Edgell Memorial Library. The second Wed. is “Museum After Hours” night from 4-7 p.m. If you haven’t been to the museum lately, or can’t because of the hours, this is an opportunity to see what is inside the Old Academy building. Free. The third Wed. is the History/Biography Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. Call 508-872-3780.