BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Braintree Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Braintree Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Braintree Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20260202T171028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T171445Z UID:1826-1770555600-1770562800@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Ice Cream Social - Click Here DESCRIPTION:Download File \n PDF Loading... URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/valentines-day-ice-cream-social LOCATION:Historical Society Museum ORGANIZER;CN="New Braintree Historical Society":MAILTO:NBHS@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20251103T191228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T211049Z UID:1734-1765038600-1765045800@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION:THE NEW BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY \n IN CONJUNCTION WITH \nTHE NEW BRAINTREE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE \nINVITES YOU TO: \nAN OPEN HOUSE AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM \n(1939 GRADE SCHOOL BUILDING\, 10 UTLEY RD\, NEW BRAINTREE) \n \nSATURDAY\, DECEMBER 6\, 2025\, 4:30 – 6:30 PM \n  \nCOME IN FROM THE COLD AND JOIN OUR TOWN’S FREE HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY AT THE MUSEUM.  \nENJOY SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS WHILE VIEWING THE TOWN’S TREE LIGHTING AT 5:30. \nSAINT NICHOLAS WILL HAVE A GIFT FROM UNDER OUR CHRISTMAS TREE\, FOR CHILDREN 10 YRS AND UNDER. \n  \nOUR LIBRARY WILL OFFER COCOA AND COOKIES\, FAMILY PHOTO OPS\, LETTERS TO SANTA AND A BOOK SALE ALSO FROM 4:30-6:30 \n(REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!!) \nFAMILIES AND ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! \n  \nVISIT US AT  –  newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/2025-annual-holiday-open-house END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20250624T094548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204553Z UID:1550-1757185200-1757192400@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Reflections on a Family Farm - Reminiscing with Doug Waugh & Jennifer Pollard DESCRIPTION:September 6\, 2025\, Saturday\, 7-9 p.m. – at the Town Hall\nDoug Waugh & Jennifer Pollard will give a historical overview and appreciation of the Waugh family farm\, from its purchase in 1927\, including the evolution from a dairy farm to the “Kip’s Christmas Tree Farm” business. Town Historian Pollard and Farm owner Waugh will share their knowledge of the early tavern on the property\, the various owners over the years\, barn fires in 1852 and 1927\, as well as historical anecdotes from generations of the Waugh family in New Braintree\, as only Doug can tell them. A two-hour program with an intermission; Refreshments will be served. URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/reminiscences-of-a-family-farm LOCATION:Town Hall – New Braintree\, 20 Memorial Drive\, New Braintree\, MA\, 01531\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="New Braintree Historical Society":MAILTO:NBHS@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20241214T015323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T015350Z UID:1528-1750444200-1750451400@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:REMEMBRANCES OF "CONSERVE OUR SMALL TOWN" ERA DESCRIPTION:June 20\, 2025\, Friday 6:30 pm – Evening of discussion and remembrances of New Braintree’s “Conserve Our Small Town” (C.O.S.T.) era\, moderated by Susan Reed and former senator Steve Brewer.\nThis “David and Goliath” fight was to prevent a prison from being built on the current site of the Massachusetts State Police Training Center on West Brookfield Road. Many town residents fought the ups and downs of this monumental\, protracted battle to its final successful conclusion with Governor William Weld in 1990.\nMaybe you were involved? Come share what you remember. URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/remembrances-of-conserve-our-small-town-era END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20241213T150426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T150606Z UID:1521-1742648400-1742655600@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:"ANTIQUE APPRAISALS" AT MUSEUM DESCRIPTION:March 22\, 2025\, Saturday 1-3 pm – A much anticipated “Antiques Roadshow”- like event has been scheduled at our museum.\nRenown appraiser and auctioneer\, Kenneth Van Blarcom from South Natick\, MA (https://kwvbauctions.com/about/)\, will conduct an individual appraisal and history of your item\, for all to learn about. The Society is thrilled to have Mr. Van Blarcom’s expertise here in New Braintree. His impressive credentials include antique appraisal positions with Shreve\, Crump and Low\, Co. and a Boston Directorship at the fine art and antique company of Skinner Auctions. Kenneth went on to start his own auction and appraisal business conducting over 850 auctions over a 40 year period.\nSo\, dust off your favorite treasure\, and prepare for some historical entertainment. Limit of two items. Cost per appraisal $5. No jewelry\, please. Refreshments will be served. URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/antiques-appraisals-at-museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20241126T225837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T230007Z UID:1514-1733070600-1733077800@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Christmas Open House DESCRIPTION:NBHS Christmas flyer 2024 URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/christmas-open-house-dec-1-430pm-630pm END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20240518T163150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T145745Z UID:1482-1718389800-1718395200@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Winimussett Valley Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:Come and join us in an open sharing of information about all aspects of our Winimussett Valley.\nJune 14\, 2024\, 6:30 pm\, at our 10 Utley Road museum\, Paul Benoit will lead a discussion as we learn about the history\, inhabitants and natural resources or a topic of your choice. Refreshments will be served. All welcome. Questions? Call Deb 508 867 3324. URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/winimussett-valley-roundtable-discussion LOCATION:Historical Society Museum ORGANIZER;CN="New Braintree Historical Society":MAILTO:NBHS@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20240115T183608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T222344Z UID:1464-1710527400-1710531000@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:The Tapestry of Life - A Presentation by Dan Hamilton DESCRIPTION:FREE PRESENTATION SPONSORED BY NBHS \nA personal journey through historical\, genealogical\, and DNA research using a live demonstration of online tools\, often used reference books\, and ample time for Q & A. \nDan\, a retired professional actor and Emmy-winning director\, has spent the last 25 years exploring the genealogy and history of his own family\, and that of friends and clients. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogy and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. \nHe is a lifetime member of the New Braintree Historical Society\, the Quaboag Historical Society\, served on the West Brookfield Historical Commission where he produced the Lucy Stone Bicentennial Celebration in 2018\, and most recently\, produced the Brookfield Historical Commission’s event; A Robert Wilder Memorial Presentation: Honoring Brookfield’s First Inhabitants. \nHe is also a member of the Massachusetts Archeological Society\, the Archaeological Society of Virginia\, the Planetary Society and the Mayflower Society. He builds and maintains websites\, creates video documentaries on YouTube\, and occasionally appears as a speaker. URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/the-tapestry-of-life-a-presentation-by-dan-hamilton LOCATION:Historical Society Museum CATEGORIES:announcement,Special Event ORGANIZER;CN="New Braintree Historical Society":MAILTO:NBHS@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20231123T163054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T165646Z UID:1455-1702137600-1702144800@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:OPEN HOUSE December 9\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED TO AN \nOPEN HOUSE \nat the New Braintree Historical Society Museum \nSaturday\, December 9\, 2023 \n4:00 to 6:00 p.m.\, 10 Utley Road \n\nCome visit our town’s history \nfood\, drink\, Santa’s elf\, little kid gifts \nAs part of \n“CHRISTMAS IN NEW BRAINTREE” festivities \nAll Welcome URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/open-house-december-9-2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20230505T194742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T194934Z UID:1420-1683918000-1683923400@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Addiction Awareness DESCRIPTION:Addiction Awareness \n  \nThe New Braintree Historical Society will host: \n  \n“An Evening With \nRetired Psychiatric Nurse Richard Barrett” \n  \nFriday\, May 12th\, 7 – 8:30 p.m. \nNew Braintree Historical Society Museum \n10 Utley Road \nLight refreshments will be served URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/addiction-awareness LOCATION:Historical Society Museum CATEGORIES:announcement END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20221110T202534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T204246Z UID:1216-1670086800-1670094000@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Open House at Historical Society Museum DESCRIPTION:THE NEW BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN \nCONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW BRAINTREE \nREVITALIZATION COMMITTEE \nINVITES YOU TO \nAN OPEN HOUSE \nAT THE \nHISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM \n(1939 GRADE SCHOOL BUILDING\, 10 UTLEY RD\, NEW BRAINTREE) \nSATURDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, 2022\, 5 – 7 PM \n  \nJOIN OUR TOWN’S FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES \nAT THE MUSEUM WITH HOT APPLE FRITTERS\, COLD CIDER \nAND MUSEUM EXPLORING. \nTHEN ON TO HOLIDAY CAROLING\, A SPECIAL TREE \nLIGHTING\, HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDE\, AND AT THE \nLIBRARY\, AN OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE AND MAIL YOUR \nOWN LETTER TO SANTA WHILE ENJOYING \nHOT CHOCOLATE AND CANDY CANES. \n (REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!!) \nFAMILIES AND ALL AGES ARE WELCOME \nMASKS ARE OPTIONAL \nVISIT US AT – NEWBRAINTREEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG \n508 867 3324 FOR INFO URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/1216 LOCATION:Historical Society Museum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20220701T233346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T233346Z UID:1157-1663354800-1663362000@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Evening of Quabbin Reservoir History DESCRIPTION: ! FREE ! \n  \nNEW BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS A FREE \n“EVENING OF QUABBIN RESERVOIR HISTORY\, FUN-FACTS AND SLIDE SHOW” \nSPEAKER/AUTHOR – J. R. GREENE \n  \nCOME AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE MAGICAL QUABBIN RESERVOIR \nA CHANCE TO ASK YOUR BURNING QUABBIN QUESTIONS \nALL AGES WELCOME \nFRIDAY\, SEPTEMBER 16\, 2022\, 7 PM SHARP \n1939 GRADE SCHOOL BUILDING\, 10 UTLEY ROAD\, NEW BRAINTREE \nINFORMATION – DEB MORRISON 508 867 3324 \nCOVID MASKS OPTIONAL \nhttps//newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/ URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/evening-of-quabbin-reservoir-history LOCATION:1939 School Building\, 10 Utley Road\, New Braintree\, MA\, 01531\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T213517 CREATED:20220701T234748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T234748Z UID:1161-1657908000-1657915200@newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org SUMMARY:Metal Detecting with Ron Wylie DESCRIPTION:New Braintree Historical Society\nPresents a Free Outdoor Event \nMETAL DETECTING\nWith Ron Wylie \nRon will demonstrate the use of a metal\ndetector; show us some of the artifacts that\nhe has found and answer your questions. \nFriday\, July 15th at 6 p.m.\n1939 Grade School – 10 Utley Road\nRefreshments will be served\nIf it does rain\, we will hold the event inside.\n?Questions?\nPlease call Deb Morrison at\n508-867-3324 URL:https://newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org/event/metal-detecting-with-ron-wylie LOCATION:1939 School Building\, 10 Utley Road\, New Braintree\, MA\, 01531\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR