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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28MU_adams-academy_Quincy-MA.html
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This building possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28MT_william-reynolds-dimmock-ll-d_Quincy-MA.html
Born XXV February MDCCCXXXV
Died XXIX March MDCCCLXXVIII
First Master of this school
MDCCCLXXII-MDCCCLXXVIII
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In Memory Of
William Royall Tyler A.B.
Born XII Dec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28MD_john-hancock-birth-site_Quincy-MA.html
On this spot
stood the dwelling
wherein was born
John Hancock
President of the Congress
of the United States
XII January MDCCXXXVII
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28M2_the-smokehouse_Sturbridge-MA.html
Farm families usually butchered during the late fall when cool weather kept the meat fresh during processing. In an average butchering season, a farm family produced enough pork, beef, and mutton to last the year. Before refrigerators and freezers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LK_freeman-farm_Sturbridge-MA.html
This is the homelot of the Pliny Freeman Farm, with dwelling house, barn, and other outbuildings, kitchen garden, and farm fields.
The Freeman family's house was moved here from its original location just a few miles away.
A typical farm was abo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LE_where-is-the-farm_Sturbridge-MA.html
The Salem Towne House Built in 1796 in Charlton, Massachusetts
Like most of their neighbors, the Towne family farmed. As you can see from their house, they were more prosperous than most. While a typical family farm in 1830s New England might hav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LD_millstones_Sturbridge-MA.html
These millstones, made of New England granite,
were used to grind grain into meal (a fine powder)
for baking and cooking.
Millstones in a gristmill work in pairs,
like scissor blades, with the grooved surfaces
facing each other.
Grain is f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28LA_welcome-to-the-pasture-walk_Sturbridge-MA.html
Daily work often took people away from
the farmyard to pastures and woodlots.
· In spring, summer, and fall farmers and their children
drove animals to and from pasture.
· In warmer months farmers made and mended fences
an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28KO_fitch-house-yard_Sturbridge-MA.html
The ornamental front yard became more common in Village households in the 1830s. This one includes a circular garden, decorative plantings, and a small area of grassy lawn.
The back part of the yard is for work and storage. It includes a barn, ou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28KN_the-fire-pit_Sturbridge-MA.html
The fire pit was a familiar sight in the farmyard. When large kettles needed to be hung over a fire, the kitchen fireplace might not be big enough, but the outside fire pit was ideal. During spring, summer and fall, the fire pit provided hot water…