How have textiles been made and used in Ashby during the 18th through the 21st centuries? Join Ashby Historical Society staff and contemporary fiber artists from our town to explore how textiles evolved from a homemade necessity to a vibrant art form. Our earliest local textiles were crafted entirely at home out of pure survival […]
Dedication of the John Fitch headstone at the Old Burial Ground. This is a recognition of one of the early pioneers who settled the aea and helped found Fitchburg and Ashby. The dedication will be followed by an open house the Old Engine House.
The Old Engine House will be open from 10 – 1 pm. Come see and relive Ashby’s history. Discover why the old tavern sign has the image of a British Cavalry officer on it. How the United States standardized weights and measures. How fires were fought with hand pumped fire apparatus. Something for every member […]