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Ware Historical Society Programs and Events 2011-2012 Business MeetingWednesday, September 21st; 6:30 p.m. We have had a wonderfully full and festive year. How have we done and what more can we inspire?Come share your Spirit! Wednesday, October 19th: 6:30 p.m.Researchers Dale Platenik and Audra Zobriski Pierce, docents at Holyoke’s Wistariahurst Museum, are back to discuss Spritualism, the Victorian Spiritualist Movement and Victorian Spirit Photography. Audra is hoping to make it Ware specific, with local lore and an invitation to share your experiences. Dale will discuss Tarot card reading. Those who live in historic houses might appreciate resources to investigate the history of their homes. This meeting will be at 12 Cottage Street, hosted by ReMax Realtor Amy Mullen. Happy 250th MemoriesWednesday, November 16th: 6:30 p.m.Did you miss any part of Ware’s 250th Anniversary celebration? Come see pictures and movies of the opening, parade, and more!Christmas PartyWednesday, December 7th: 6:30 p.m. Open to all. If you can, bring your favorite dish to share. Please come to visit with good friends and share Holiday Wishes.January- No meeting.February No meeting.Business MeetingWednesday, March 21st: 6:30 p.m.We have lots to talk about and your ideas and opinions are valued. Come visit, listen, discuss and encourage! Wednesday, April 18th 6:30 p.m. What do you know about the Knox Trail? General Henry Knox, a Bostonian bookseller, became our first Artillery General, bringing arms from Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights and forcing the British out of Boston without firing a single shot! Kathy Galford from the Ware Historical Commission will lead the discussion on this forgotten hero of the Revolutionary War who was an advocate for the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, our first Secretary of War, overseer of the U.S. response to Shay's Rebellion, designer of the U.S. Navy, founder of his own military academy to train officers, the forerunner of West Point, and an appointee to the Massachusetts Executive Council. Handouts will include a self-guided tour through Spencer, the Brookfields, and Palmer. TO BE ANNOUNCED! Wednesday, May 16th: 6:30p.m. This is a wonderful time of year to travel to another museum or historical society. Where would YOU like to go? Annual Meeting and End of Year Party Wednesday, June 20th, 6:30 p.m. Open to all members. Bring your favorite dish to share if you can. Please come... The Ware Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the NEW Senior Center, 1 Robbins Road (behind Cumberland Farms, West Street) unless otherwise noted. For evening meetings, refreshments and conversation begin at 6:30 and programs begin at 7:00 PM. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead Statement of Purpose The goal of the Ware Historical Society is to preserve local artifacts and information, to promote local historical research and educational activities, and to develop the community’s awareness of its unique historical heritage. The Ware Historical Society invites all persons, businesses and organizations who are interested in the preservation of local artifacts and information as well as the promotion of local historical research and educational activities, to join the Society and become involved in developing the community’s awareness of its unique historical heritage. Membership: Dues: $12 individual $20 family $25 business Year: September 1 to August 31. Web site: http://warehistoricalsociety.wetpaint.com Email: warehistoricalsociety@yahoo.com Mailing address: PLEASE NOTE: This address is only for mail and not for meetings. Ware Historical Society C/o Judy Aversa 42 Shoreline Drive Ware, MA 01082 Message Service: PLEASE NOTE: This number is only for leaving messages and not where you will speak directly to officers and members. 413-967-6882 Leave your name, number and question on the answering machine and someone will return your call. Officers and Board Members President: Julie Bullock Vice President: Polli McCrystal Secretary: Lynn Lak Treasurer: Judie Aversa Curator: Milton Jordan Historian: Cindi LaBombard Security Officer of the Archives: Richard Towlson Members At Large of the Board of Directors: Corrine Campbell, Elizabeth Lincoln Ways and Means: Lynn Lak, Martha Rohan Program Committee: Polli McCrystal, Julie Bullock, Cindi LaBombard, Lynn Lak Meetings The Ware Historical Society meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the NEW Senior Center, 1 Robbins Road (behind Cumberland Farms, West Street) unless otherwise noted. For evening meetings, refreshments and conversation begin at 6:30 and programs begin at 7:00 PM.