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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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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:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000
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SUMMARY:AshbyFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vendors\, live music\, peting zoo\, games and more. Join us for a fun filled day clebrating community the Ashby way!
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ashbyfest-2026/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair - Festival,Fun & Games,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence\, Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church\, 21 New Ipswich Rd.\, on the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance by Ashby residents in an intimate setting that invites reflection on independence\, community\, and shared responsibility. Admission is free.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/declaring-independence-then-now/
LOCATION:Ashby Congregational Church\, 21 New Ipswich Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance-Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T095253Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T113723Z
CREATED:20260701T113533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T113723Z
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SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common-7/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T113823Z
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UID:1138-1782930600-1782937800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common-8/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T223000
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UID:1124-1783094400-1783117800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:July 3rd Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:Ashby’s biggest event. Great food\, Local vendors\, Famil fun\, Community spirit and the the bonfire! Admission is free. $5 donation for onsite parking. start about 4 pm. Bonfire about 9 pm. At Allen Field.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/july-3rd-bonfire/
LOCATION:Allen Field\, 530 West Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000
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UID:1140-1784140200-1784147400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common-9/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
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UID:1113-1784376000-1784480400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Country Weavers\, National Craft Open Studio Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join me\, Linda Williams at Country Weaver Designs\, on July 18-19\, 2026 for the American Craft Council’s National Craft Open Studios Weekend! This is a first-of-its-kind\, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country.\n\n\nMy studio will be open 12 p.m.–5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday\, and I’m excited to share my woven designs and my weaving process with you. Register to attend and view an interactive map of artists across the country at http://craftcouncil.org/…/national-craft-open-studios…/.\n\n\nCountry Weaver Designs\n863 West Road\nAshby\, Ma 01431
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/country-weavers-national-craft-open-studio-weekend/
LOCATION:Country Weaver Designs\, 863 West Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260701T114101Z
CREATED:20260701T114101Z
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UID:1142-1784745000-1784752200@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260701T114204Z
CREATED:20260701T114204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T114204Z
UID:1144-1784745000-1784752200@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common-2/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T114307Z
CREATED:20260701T114307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T114307Z
UID:1146-1785349800-1785357000@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common-3/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T114413Z
CREATED:20260701T114413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T114413Z
UID:1148-1785954600-1785961800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common-4/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T114544Z
CREATED:20260701T114544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T114544Z
UID:1150-1786559400-1786566600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common-5/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T114724Z
CREATED:20260701T114724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T114724Z
UID:1152-1787164200-1787171400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concerts on the Common
DESCRIPTION:An Ashby’s tradition.  Concessions start at 5:30 and the band concert begins at 6:30. Bring your own seating. Weather permitting.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concerts-on-the-common-6/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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