A Page from North Quabbin History: Before Title IX, there was Shirley Zani
Shirley Zani in 2015, standing next to the plaque at butterfield Park honoring her lifelong commitment to women s sports and the Orange community. Contributed photo/Orange Historical Society
Shirley Zani in 2015, when she was honored for her lifelong commitment to women s sports and the Orange community. Contributed photo/Orange Historical Society
A display honoring the late Shirley Zani and the Orange Devils Women s Softball and Basketball Leagues will be on display at the Orange Historical Society this summer. Contributed photo/Orange Historical Society
New England Women’s Basketball League trophy won by the Orange Devils during their 1972-1973 season. photo/Orange Historical Society
A roundup of historical society summer plans
Carla Charter pf Phillpston. Paul Franz
A display highlighting Shirley Zani, a local softball player, is being planned at the Orange Historical Society museum this summer. File photo
The exact dates for opening and closing the Swift River Valley Historical Society museum in New Salem have not been set yet. There will be no events on the museum premises this summer. file photo
Published: 5/10/2021 8:08:45 AM
Modified: 5/10/2021 8:08:44 AM With Spring coming, also comes the opening of the historical societies in the area. Those societies that are open will be following all federal state and local COVID-19 protocols.