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Heritage Homecoming
2006 Calendar of Events
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Heritage Homecoming Weekend 2006 Calendar of Events
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On Continuous Exhibit Daily - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM UXBRIDGE - View the permanent exhibit on the agricultural history of the Blackstone Valley region, “Following the Plough”, at the River Bend Farm Visitors Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge. Contact the Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park at 508-278-7604 for more information. (Free) |
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SUNDAY, September, 17th |
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9/17/06 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM UXBRIDGE - “Concerts at the Canal”, sponsored by Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming, Inc, Ocean State, and the Blackstone Valley Cultural Councils, are featuring the Esquires Swing Band at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center. If case of inclement weather, call 508-278-7604 at the Heritage State Park for event status. (Free) |
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SATURDAY, September 23rd |
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9/23/06 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM HOPEDALE - “DAY IN THE PARK”, Family event featuring juried art show, crafts booths, food, entertainment and live music at the Town Park, corner of Dutcher Street & Northrup Street, sponsored by the Hopedale Cultural Council. 508-478-0929 (Free, except for pre-registration for the Art Show) |
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9/23/06 - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Rain date: 9/24/06) HOPEDALE - Little Red Shop Tours and Historic District tours by hay wagon ride will be hosted by the Hopedale Historical Commission & Friends of Historic Hopedale. (Free, except for riding tour, $2 or $10 maximum for family) Call 508-478-3461 for more information. |
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9/23/06 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Rain or Shine) NORTHBRIDGE - The 14th Annual Fall Festival, “Under the Big Top”, sponsored by St. Patrick’s Church will be held at the Church’s parking lot, which is located on East Street, near the corner of Church & Cross Streets, Whitinsville. Come and enjoy some family fun, with a kid’s area, food tent, bake sale, bargain tents, music, handmade arts & crafts and silent auction. 508-234-2649 (Free) |
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SUNDAY, September 24th |
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9/24/06 - Noon – 4:00 PM GRAFTON - Attend the 27th Annual Apple Pie Social & Harvest Fair at the historic Grafton Common, Route 140. Entertainment will be by the Kelly Clark Harvest Jazz Band, the Fiddle Children of Worcester, & the Puppet Preachers. There will also be a children’s toy table and amusements, hand made crafts, penny raffle, bake table, silent auction, and delicious foods, such as homemade corn chowder and, of course, apple pie with all the fixings. The Fair is sponsored by the Evangelical Congregational Church of Grafton. 508-839-4513 (Free) |
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9/24/06 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine) NORTHBRIDGE - 10th Gear Christian Youth Cyclists and the Seven Hills Wheelmen team up to offer the Major Taylor Century Bicycle Tour of 100, 62 or 25 cycling miles along the scenic roads of the Blackstone Valley, with routes including several of the Heritage Homecoming events. Staggered start at the Whitin Community Center, Hill Street, Whitinsville. ($15 for pre-registration, $20 on day of event) Contact Arlen Hall at 508-864-1308 or go to www.10thgear.com/mtreg.htm for more information. |
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9/24/06 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM UXBRIDGE - “Concerts at the Canal”, sponsored by Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming, Inc, Ocean State, and the Blackstone Valley Cultural Councils, featuring the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band at River Bend Farm Visitor Center. If case of inclement weather, call 508-278-7604 at the Heritage State Park for event status. (Free) |
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FRIDAY, September 29th |
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9/29/06 - 8:30 AM GRAFTON - 20thAnnual Rev. William Blackstone Ecumenical Breakfast, This year, the Breakfast will be located at the St. James Church, 87 Main Street, South Grafton. The Guest Speaker will be the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Park Ranger and Chief Interpreter, Chuck Arning, who will speak on the historic 1828-1848 Blackstone Canal & recent developments to preserve the upper end of the Canal on the Blackstone River. The Event will be sponsored by National Grid and the Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming Committee. Tickets are $6.00 per person. For ticket reservations, call Spaulding Aldrich at 508-234-5043. Directions |
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SATURDAY, September 30th |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Rain or Shine) BLACKSTONE VALLEY - The 7th Blackstone River Valley Greenway Challenge is starting this year in Worcester and ending at the Kelly House in Lincoln RI. Team competition will participate in bicycling, running and canoeing around a 60 mile course in the Valley through Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. For more information, contact the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor 401-762-0250. The entry fee is $50.00 and pre-registration is required. More information is located at the www.greenwaychallenge.org web site. Best viewing results at the start and finish for spectators. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM BLACKSTONE - Daniels Farms is a new addition to the Valley of historic preserved farms. Built in 1750, it celebrates the working farm and its traditions in New England. The Daniel’s Farmstead Foundation volunteers wil host tours of the home and Cider mill. It is located at 286 Mendon Street in Blackstone. Also open Sunday, October 1st, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For additional information, visit www.danielsfarmstead.org. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM DOUGLAS - Visit a unique treasure in the Valley at Bosma Farm, Antique and Collectible Flea Market, 436 North East Main Street. Open Saturdays thru October at above hours and also Sundays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 508-476-3298 or 508 278-6027 for additional information. Visit them on the net at www.douglasfleamarket.com. |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GRAFTON - 5th Annual Hunter Pace, a timed equestrian event involving around 100 riders covers 10 miles of field & forest terrain in the Brigham Hill and Potter Hill area. The event is sponsored by the Grafton Land Trust. Start and finish is at the Grafton Community Barn, 37 Wheeler Rd. Information is available from 508-839-7402, Ext. #2 or www.graftonland.org. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM GRAFTON - Visit the historic Willard House and Clock Museum on 11Willard Street. Open Saturdays thru October at above hours, Sundays from 1:00PM to 4PM. There are daily guided tours for visitors with a small admission fee. 508-839-3500 |
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09/30/06 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Rain Date, 10/14/06) MENDON - A Flea Market & Craft Sale will be hald at the Mendon Country Gift Barn on Route 16. On sale will be unique crafts, antiques, collectables, fall decorating items, and bake goods. Sponsored by the Union Church, UCC of Hopedale. Call 508-473-4467 for more information. Free admission. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weekends thru October) MILLBURY - Stowe Farm Orchards will be celebrating the Fall season with apple picking, horse drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo and more family fun activities. $2 per person, children under 12 free. 15 Stowe Road. 508-865-9860 |
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9/30/06 - 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MILLVILLE - Visit the 1769 Colonial Meeting House on Chestnut Hill Road to listen to interpreters recreate the day events of President George Washington’s visit to the Blackstone Valley in November of 1789 and the role of this site during the Revolutionary War period. Tour the Chestnut Hill Meeting House and the old cemetery on the grounds. Donations gratefully accepted. Call 508-883-7079 for additional information. Sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Meeting House & Cemetery Association. |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM NORTHBRIDGE - The annual “Harvest Festival” will again be at the Memorial Square in downtown Whitinsville. Special activities and entertainment for children will be available plus lots of food, a silent auction, tag sale, crafts and nature’s bounty. The event is sponsored by the Village Congregational Church. 508-234-7901 |
| 9/30/06 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Rain or Shine) NORTHBRIDGE - The Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church Street, will hold a sale of “gently used” adult and children’s books, priced between $ .25 and $1.00. Call 508-234-2151 Ext. 4 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM on weekends thru October SUTTON - Keown Orchards, 9 McClellan Road off Central Turnpike east of 146. Come celebrate the history of agriculture in the Blackstone Valley with free tours of the apple orchard. You can even pick your own pumpkin. Contact 508-865-6706 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM UPTON - The Friends of the Upton Library will have a “Sale” of used books, videos, dvds, magazines, & paperbacks. at the Upton Town Library at 2 Main Street. Call 508-529-6272 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM UPTON - The Upton Historical Society will hold an old fashion “yard sale” at the VFW grounds, Milford Street on Route 140. Call 508-529-6600 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - Noon - 4:00 PM (weekends thru October) UPTON - Sweetwilliam Farm Country Store will be offering hourly hay wagon rides, and on the ½ hour, old fashioned games. Visit displays of antique farm equipment, vintage clothing, butter making, cider making, and pumpkin decorating, and much more. 153 North Street 508-529-2000 |
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9/30/06 - 7:30 PM UPTON - The Upton Bloomer Girls will perform in a Heritage Weekend Talent Show in the Town Hall, Upton Center. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for Seniors and Children. Call 508-529-4048 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM UXBRIDGE - The annual Book & Bake Sale by the Friends of the Uxbridge Free Public Library will be held at the Uxbridge Free Public Library, 15 North Main Street. Call 508-278-8624 for additional information. |
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9/30/06 - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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SUNDAY, October 1st |
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10/1/06 - 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM BLACKSTONE - Blackstone Historical Commission will have an open house at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main Street (across from CVS). Many artifacts of Blackstone’s history will be on display. Ample parking is located behind the Museum. Call 508-883-4821 for additional information. |
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10/1/06 - 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM GRAFTON – Farnumsville Blackstone Engine House No.3, at the Junction of Routes 122/122A in South Grafton, will be opened to public. Visit a restored circa 1853 firehouse, featuring a display of the “Emperor” original hand tub fire engine, as well as other antique fire fighting apparatus and memorabilia. 508-839-9345 |
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10/1/06 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM UPTON - The Mendon-Upton Education Foundation will host a fundraising Brunch and Reception at the Nipmuc Regional Middle-High School on 90 Pleasant Street. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Call 508-529-2130 for additional information. |
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10/1/06 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine) UXBRIDGE - 5th Fall Fun Fest of the Lydia Taft House, a fun filled day for the whole family. The staff and community will join together for full day of activities including a train ride, children’s games, entertainment, venders and refreshments. The facility is located at 60 Quaker Highway. Call 508-278-9500 for additional information. |
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10/1/06 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Rain or Shine) UXBRIDGE - Cornet John Farnum House, site of first town meeting, will be open for tours, courtesy of the Uxbridge Historical Society. Learns this unique home’s history, and see the treasures it holds. Refreshments will be available. Located at 44 Mendon Street (Route 16). Call 508-278-2609 for additional details. (Free) |
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SATURDAY, October 7th |
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10/7/06 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM DOUGLAS - Downtown Main Street comes alive with “OCTOBERFEST”, which features a parade, vendors and entertainment. The E.N. Jenckes Store Museum and Gift Shop, depicting a 19th century general store located in a rural community, will be open to all visitors. 508-476-1211 |
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10/7/06 - 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM UXBRIDGE - Community Yard Sale & Craft Market will be held on the Town Common. Shopping couldn’t be easier. Come see what bargains you’ll find! Sponsored by the Uxbridge Newcomers & Natives Club. For more information, call 508-278-2166 or lburnat@verizon.net. |
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SUNDAY, October 8th |
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3:30-5:00 P.M. FREE!
UXBRIDGE
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CONCERTS at THE CANAL FEATURING PENDRAGON |
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FRIDAY, October 13th |
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10/13/06 - 7:00 PM to Midnight SUTTON - The Whitin Community Center’s Annual Benefit Dinner Dance Gala will be held at the Pleasant Valley Country Club. This year’s theme is “Moonlight Masquerade”. Advanced tickets are $125 per person. Call 508-234-8184 for ticket reservations. |
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SATURDAY, October 14th |
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10/14/06 - Noon – 4:00 PM, including Sunday, October 15th UPTON - Sweetwilliam Farm Country Store will be offering the 1st Annual Native American PowWow, featuring an Inter-Tribal Celebration, Dance, Drums, Regalia, Traditional Foods and Vendors. Visit both days. 508-529-2000 |
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SUNDAY, October 15th |
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10/15/06 - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM GRAFTON - Colonial Muster Day hosted by the Willard House and Clock Museum, on the lawn with members of the Sudbury Company of Militia & Minutemen. 11 Willard Street. Free admission 508-839-3500 |
Driving Directions to St. James Church Hall, 89 Main Street in South Grafton for the 2006 Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming Breakfast Friday Morning, September 29, 2006 8:30 AM
From Route 146:
Take the Boston Road exit in Sutton towards Wilkinsonville.
Travel 1.3 miles on Boston Road to the Wilkinsonville Fire Station at the intersection of Boston Road and Providence Road. (Route 122A)
Turn RIGHT onto Route 122A which becomes Main Street in South Grafton.
Drive 1.4 miles through Saundersville to Saint James Church on your right.
The Church Hall is across the street from the South Grafton Fire Station and the South Grafton Elementary School.
From Route 122:
At the Northbridge-Grafton town line continue heading north 1.1 miles on Route 122. (Providence Road)
At Cumberland Farms BEAR LEFT onto Route 122A. (Main Street).
Proceed past the former Fisherville Mill site and over the railroad tracks-elevated bridge.
St. James Church Hall is 0.2 miles ahead on the left across the street from the South Grafton Fire Station and the South Grafton Elementary School.
| This schedule is furnished to be helpful for information and guidance. Every effort has been made to compile data carefully, but neither the Blackstone Valley Heritage Homecoming, Inc. nor the sponsors guarantee the rates or other information herein set forth, or assumes any responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages which may result from reliance upon such rates, or upon the information herein contained. It is suggested that reservations are made and ticket prices are ascertained for events that are serving meals. |