Articles about Methuen Historical Commission’

Dec 26, 2009

City seeking Grant and Donations to Preserve Frost Document

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From the Eagle Tribune December 26, 2009
Methuen seeking grant to preserve rare Robert Frost artifact
By J.J. Huggins
METHUEN — City officials are waiting to hear if they will receive a $3,000 grant to preserve an artifact Robert Frost signed during his teaching stint in Methuen.
The 1893 attendance register from the old Second Grammar School shows students’ [...]


Oct 5, 2009

Ghost Hunt @ Tenney Gate House 10/10

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Essex County Ghost Project will offer a program at the Tenney Gate House
October 10, from 6 pm to midnight.
Cost is $20 per person or $25 per couple/family
all proceeds will go toward restoration of the Turret Room at the Tenney Gate House
Participants are encouraged to bring cameras and tape recorders.
All proceeds benefit the Methuen Historical Society.
Tickets: [...]


Sep 16, 2009

Essex National Heritage Area Trails & Sails Weekend Sept 20 & 27

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Methuen Celebrates Essex National Heritage Area Trails & Sails Weekend With A Trio Of Free Events
Vintage Baseball Tournament to Draw Crowds to Tenney Fields on Sunday, September 20, 2009 Open House and Millionaires Walk Also Scheduled
Enjoy an afternoon of vintage baseball played by 19th century rules! Starting at 12 pm, kids are invited to take [...]


Sep 2, 2009

Methuen Historical Commission

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The Methuen Historical Commission is the official City agency for preserving and recording the community’s history and culture. The commission has maintained the city’s archives and museum collection for over a century. The collection represents Methuen’s single most important historical repository and contains approximately 10,000 books, documents, records and artifacts pertaining to the history of [...]