Announcing . . . a special program every Saturday from July 29 through October 14
at the Walpole Heritage Museum!

Written Here – July 29 at 12:30 pm – explore the fascinating stories revealed in the handwritten pages of diaries, letters, business ledgers, and government records – written in Walpole since the 1700s. Christie Winmill offers a glimpse into our collections.

A Mystery Unraveled – August 5 at 12:30 pm – the jumbled contents of a forgotten box yield insights into Walpole’s history. Rutherford Witthus discusses both the discoveries and the methods used.

Civil War Medicine – August 12 at 12:30 pm – Bill Sommers, in period appropriate garb, describes nineteenth-century medical practices and exhibits the instruments used.

Walking Tour of Walpole – August 19 at 10:15 am – meet at the museum’s sign at 32 Main Street to take an architectural tour of town with Walpole author Bill Ranauro.

The Understory – August 26 at 12:30 pm – explore the world of undergarments with Joanna Andros, who will share the many examples in our collection.

Clock-making in Walpole, 1784 – 1894 – September 2 at 12:30 pm – Lindy Larson shares his knowledge of clock-making with particular emphasis on Gurdon Huntington, whose recently restored tallcase clock in our collection will be a feature of the program, along with a discussion of the development of timekeeping.

Come visit the museum at 32 Main Street for a special presentation, a closer look at our surprisingly varied collections, and an opportunity for an engaging discussion every Saturday we are open. The Walpole Historical Society will be open on Saturdays from July 29 through October 14, from noon until 4 pm, as well as by appointment. Visit us at walpolehistory.com.