Winter/Spring 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025 2 P.M. at the Old Schoolhouse, 18 West Main St. Norton. MA – Gregory Lott, President of the Mass Archaeological Society at The Robbins Archaeological Museum.17 Jackson Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts 02346 will speak about Archeological efforts across the State, especially related to ancient indigenous and early colonial contact. Greg will also speak about archeology digs around the Norton area, such as the Rubin Farm Survey and other sites.
You are welcome to bring artifacts with you for a brief review by Greg, but please be prepared to discuss any “context” of the artifact-including its location found, associations, and the environment in which it was found. Context is critical for understanding the past and interpreting the significance of archaeological finds.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6 PM Bay Road Virtual Presentation – A collaborative virtual presentation from the Old Colony History Musuem, the Easton Historical Society and the Norton Historical Society. Our own Dennis Gutman will discuss the highlights of Norton’s 2 mile stretch of the Bay Path-people, places and events. Please see the link below to register for this free virtual event.
Join us for this Free Virtual Presentation. Click here to register.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 8 AM – 2 PM Flea Market at the Old Schoolhouse, 18 West Main St. Norton, MA. This spring, our flea market will be held on the same day as the first ever Town Wide Yard Sale event. Looking for a place to sell your items? Contact us at nortonhistoricalsociety@verizon.net or call 508-285-7070 and leave a message to reserve your space. We charge a setup fee of $20 payable on the day of the yard sale. The Charley Garden Club will also be having their plant sale during the Flea Market.