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Coins and Medals on Display at the Leominster Public Library
New and rarely seen, antique medals, tokens, and currency from the Rebecca Salisbury Collection. From the extensive collection donated to the Leominster Public Museum in 1893, a selection of commemorative medals representing Revolutionary War heroes, the first...
Shirley Temple Exhibit
We enjoyed a "standing room only" crowd at the Shirley Exhibit on Sunday and count it as one of our most successful displays. The exhibit will run until December so stop in and prepare to be amazed at the scope of items on board. We'll be happy to show you...
Levi Nichols Dedication
Dedication of Revolutionary War Soldier Marker Private Levi Nichols Saturday, May 18th, 2019 - 3:30-4:00 Presented by Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution The Leominster Historical Society is a completely non-profit,...
Drake House Holiday Festival
House and Exhibit Tour • Roasted Chestnuts with Mayor Mazzarella • Free Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Cookies • Holiday Wreaths and Greenery on sale to benefit the Mayor's Energy Fund • FREE copies of the book "Resolve and Rescue, The True Story of Frances Drake and...
The Drake House
This monument stands on Franklin Street, in front of a small, unassuming house that was home to what would become one of the most important families in Leominster's history. This Underground Railroad stop, home of abolitionists Frances and Jonathan Drake, most...
Illustrator Steve Leger
illustrator Steve Leger at the Johnny Appleseed Fair. A copy of his unfinished “Passing of Johnny Appleseed” was on display at the fair. The detail is amazing and I’m excited to see the finished project. Note Mother Nature in the tree trunk looking over Johnny....
Leominster’s Got Milk
Lou Tocci Gives a tour of the Leominster Historical Society Dairy Display. The Leominster Historical Society is a completely non-profit, volunteer-based community organization that relies on membership to sustain and expand our programs to preserve and present...
Lion of the Senate
In the spring, we sponsored a book event for Mark Bodanza, author and historian. On June 7, Mark introduced Senator Lou D’Allesandro, the subject of Mark’s latest book, Lion of the Senate. The book's synopsis states... "Lou's story is a compelling one. It...
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