Easton Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary

In 1968, the Adams Schoolhouse was the first acquisition of the Easton Historical Society which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
In 1968, the Adams Schoolhouse was the first acquisition of the Easton Historical Society which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Historical Society of Easton is inviting the community to a celebration and Open House on Sunday, July 22, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the society’s offices located behind the Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road.

Festivities will take place on the library’s patio — rain or shine. Musical entertainment will be provided by Easton local Dan Tressler with his trio “Amber Anchor” an acoustic band featuring fiddle, banjo, mandolin and other instruments blending old and new for a dynamic sound.

The society’s office will be open so attendees can view its collection of rare photos, period fashions, historical artifacts and other items of interest including the bicentennial quilt which adorns one of the office walls.

Founded in 1968, with the acquisition of the Adams Schoolhouse, the Easton Historical Society has grown to be an integral part of the town of Easton providing topical lectures, Revolutionary and Civil War reenactments, historical house and barn tours and other events. Chester Burley, president of the society, said, “our main job at the society is to research, document, and preserve the history of Easton and the surrounding community.”

The Board of Directors hopes that the festivity will be well attended.  Refreshments and a variety of appetizers will be served. In the event of rain, the party will be moved into the library’s Community Room. For more information, call the Historical Society of Easton at 203-292-3533 or visit historicalsocietyofeastonct.org.

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