FITCHBURG — On Sunday, American Legion Post 10 will be holding a ceremony at Monument Park and the group will be recognizing an extraordinary soldier and true hero.At the White Cross Ceremony at 6 p.m., Veterans and community leaders will tell the story of Civil War hero Orlando P. Boss, North Worcester County’s only recipient […]
FITCHBURG The Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its first monthly meeting of the new year at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St. The program will be a video presentation of the gardens designed by Beatrix Farrand (1872-1959). Farrand began her career in 1895 and was one of […]
As Stratton Players approaches our 99th anniversary, we are always curious to learn about the earliest history of our theatre – the oldest community theatre in continuous operation in our region – and in the top 10 in New England. Recently, Fitchburg Historical Society Director Susan Navarre directed my attention to an essay written by […]
April is National History Month, and the Fitchburg Historical Society is proud to announce an exciting new discovery a new poem by Fitchburg’s acclaimed 19th century poet, Caroline Atherton Mason (1823-1890).