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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LD_millstones_Sturbridge-MA.html
These millstones, made of New England granite, were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder) for baking and cooking. Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs, like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces facing each other. Grain is f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LA_welcome-to-the-pasture-walk_Sturbridge-MA.html
Daily work often took people away from the farmyard to pastures and woodlots. · In spring, summer, and fall farmers and their children drove animals to and from pasture. · In warmer months farmers made and mended fences an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28KO_fitch-house-yard_Sturbridge-MA.html
The ornamental front yard became more common in Village households in the 1830s. This one includes a circular garden, decorative plantings, and a small area of grassy lawn. The back part of the yard is for work and storage. It includes a barn, ou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28KN_the-fire-pit_Sturbridge-MA.html
The fire pit was a familiar sight in the farmyard. When large kettles needed to be hung over a fire, the kitchen fireplace might not be big enough, but the outside fire pit was ideal. During spring, summer and fall, the fire pit provided hot water…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K8_the-architectural-style-of-the-salem-towne-house_Sturbridge-MA.html
This house was built in 1796 in Charlton, Massachusetts for prosperous farmer and merchant Salem Towne and his family. Its architecture is a rural interpretation of the "Adam" or "Federal" style. Between the 1780s and the 1820s, the first years of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K1_lt-charles-j-collins-usaac_Sturbridge-MA.html
who died from injuries parachuting from a P-47 which crashed in Sturbridge on Sept. 1, 1943. His body was recovered 4 miles south of this location Dedicated Memorial Day May 29, 1995
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K0_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sturbridge-MA.html
Erected in honor of those from our town who served in the several wars. ———————————— Dedicated in Honor of Rosario A. Chamberland Past Commander, Community Volunteer …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JZ_millstones_Sturbridge-MA.html
These millstones, made of New England granite, were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder) for baking and cooking. Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs, like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces facing each other. Grain is f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JX_the-center-school_Sturbridge-MA.html
Built in 1852 on the site of the town's original Meeting House, the Center School helped Sturbridge consolidate its outlying one-room district schools. It continued as a site for elementary education until the 1950s, when the present Burgess Ele…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28JW_war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Sturbridge-MA.html
To keep forever living the freedom for which they died we dedicate this symbol of our dead in World War II Medal of Honor Plt. Sgt. Joseph R. Julian Killed in Action Cpl. Rosaire M. Julian M.O.M.M.1/c Lincoln G. Plimpton M.O.M.M.3/c Rol…
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