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Calendar Notes!

--Sunday, June 14th, Open House at the Station, 1-5 P.M., featuring a selection of photos of the Ames family homes.

--Saturday, July 11th, Can and Bottle Drive and Food Drive, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. rain or shine!

--Sunday, July 12th, Open House at the Station, 1-5 P.M. Program to be announced.

--Sunday, August 9th, Open House at the Station, 1-5 P.M. Program to be announced.

Looking ahead...
--Monday, September 7th, Labor Day.

--Sunday, September 13th, Open House at the Station.

--Sunday, October 4th, annual NRT Harvest Fair at “Sheep Pasture”, former estate of Oliver Ames.

The Station Master - President Deborah MacPhee

Spring is upon us, and offers a welcome relief to the cold winter weather. The Easton Historical Society is taking advantage of this by sponsoring a special event at the historic Queset House on May 31st beginning at 2 p.m.

Mrs. David Ames will be our special guest and offer reflections on her arrival in Easton, her introduction to the Ames family, and her life in town through the years. Mrs. Ames will comment on Elise West Ames, who donated the “Sheep Pasture” to the Natural Resources Trust. Today, Sheep Pasture is a frequent destination for hikers and children and the location of our town’s annual Harvest Fair. Mrs. Ames will also comment on Mary Ames Frothingham whose Elm Street home now serves as our town offices.

After Mrs. Ames’ discussion there will be a tour through the gardens located directly behind Queset House. Queset House, which was recently purchased by the Ames Free Public Library, is the creation of famed architect Andrew Jackson Downing under the commission of industrialist Oakes Angier Ames. This special event is not to be missed!

As the economy continues to struggle, this is a great time to take advantage of local tours and open houses. The Queset House tour is just one tour available from The Society. Are you are planning a family reunion or gathering, or are you looking for local activities during summer vacation? If you think a tour of some historic locations in town fits into your schedule please call The Society to reserve a guide.

The Station Master
President Deborah MacPhee

Early Easton...

In 1694, the first settler, Clement Briggs established his home near the Easton Green. In 1711, the Taunton North Purchase area became Norton, and in 1713, the twenty-six families settled in Easton and hired Elder William Pratt as their first minister. There was no legal parish in Easton until 1722 when the East Precinct of Norton was recognized. In 1725, the area was incorporated as the Town of Easton; it was so named because it was formerly called the "East End" of the Taunton North Purchase and was shortened by pronunciation to Easton.