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SUMMARY:Ashby Textiles: From Necessity to Art
DESCRIPTION: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 and necessity. By 1830\, the rise of the Lowell Mills completely shifted production by manufacturing textiles on a grand scale\, enticing young women to leave home for the mills and gain economic independence. By 1900\, fabric was readily available and being repurposed in entirely new\, creative ways—including unique artifacts on display like a decorative pillow crafted entirely from silk cigar wrappers. Today\, textiles have emerged as a powerful medium for fine art\, and talented Ashby women are prominent among the contemporary artists leading this movement. \nCome view two centuries of extraordinary textile artwork from Ashby at our upcoming special exhibit on Saturday\, June 27th\, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. \nThis unique presentation beautifully bridges the historical and the modern\, showcasing generations of local ingenuity\, dedication\, and creative vision. Featured prominently in the exhibit are spectacular visual contrasts of our town’s fiber heritage\, as seen in the side-by-side comparison. This striking image captures the incredible journey of local craftsmanship\, featuring contemporary textile artistry by Jean Lindquist (2019) paired beautifully alongside an intricate historic sampler wrought by Hannah Eliza Adams of Ashby in 1834.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ashby-textiles-from-necessity-to-art/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main St.\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Demonstration,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:John Fitch Headstone Dedication
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/john-fitch-headstone-dedication-historical-society-open-house/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main St.\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony-Commemoration,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 of the family.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/historical-society-open-house/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main St.\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
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SUMMARY:Power Sports Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:Power Sports swap meet. Sept 20\, Allen Field. Ashby\, Ma\n\n.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/power-sports-swap-meet/
LOCATION:Allen Field\, 530 West Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Fair - Festival,Sale
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Animals":MAILTO:Contact@ashbyanimals.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T070000
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SUMMARY:Ashby Car Show for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Classic cars\, muscle cars\, antique cars at the show. Awards for best in class. Food vendors all day. Join us for a day of classic cars\, community spirit\, and honoring our veterans.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ashby-car-shows-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Allen Field\, 530 West Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Fair - Festival
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SUMMARY:Voices & Votes - Gala Opening
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce our Smithsonian Exhibition has arrived\n Gala Opening: Saturday\, July 26th at 2:00 PM\nEveryone is invited to this community celebration! \nFeaturing: \n\nA special Ashby Exhibit curated by the Ashby Historical Society\nGuest speakers from Mass Humanities\, whose generous sponsorship made this exhibit possible\n\nWant to get involved?\n Become a docent! Sign up at the front desk or online at:
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/voices-votes-gala-opening/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open House
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SUMMARY:Voices & Votes
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes” that explores American democracy from multiple perspectives is coming to Ashby Free Public Library. Topics include the origins of American democracy; the struggles to obtain and keep the vote; the machinery of democracy; the right to petition and protest beyond the ballot; and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Rather than focusing on politics\, “Voices and Votes” prompts viewers to think about four key questions: \n\n\n\nWho gets to participate in democracy?\nHow do you get people to participate in democracy?\nIs there a way for citizens to participate beyond the ballot?\nWhat are the basic rights and responsibilities of citizens?\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nThe Smithsonian\nMass Cultural Council\nMass Humanities Museum on Main Street\nAshby Free Public Library \nOpen during regular Library hours. https://www.ashbylibrary.org/
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/voices-votes/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
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SUMMARY:Ashby & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Open House at the Old Engine House. See artifacts from the Ashby Militia and the early days of the American Revolution with emphasis on the Ashby Militia’s participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Staff will available to discuss the importance of various items and documents including the orderly book which was carried during the Battle. \n 
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/revolution-250-ashby/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main St.\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open House
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