Framingham History News & Events

Annual Meeting June 18th

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Tuesdsay, June 18th, 6:00 pm
Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak Street

Feature Presentation: Mr. Selfridge and Mr. Dennison… a Friendship and Business Partnership

Recently discovered correspondence between Mr. Charles S. Dennison and Mr. Harry Selfridge bring the current PBS Series, Mr. Selfridge, close to home.  Dennison had its own department at Selfridge’s of London;  two Framingham women from the Dennison art department designed one of Selfridge’s famous store windows for opening day in 1909, and taught English saleswomen how to fashion flowers from Dennison crepe paper. Come learn more about the friendship and partnership of these globally recognized retail moguls.   Members will also vote on a new slate of officers and the annual budget, and a year-end wrap-up will be offered prior to the feature presentation.

 

Summertime on the Centre Common!

dragon picPuppet-PressDon’t miss these FREE Thursday afternoon family programs and entertainment!  Held rain or shine, in our air conditioned buildings on the Centre Common. Plan with your visit to the Farmers’ Market!

July 18th, 2:00 pm – Village Hall – Pumpernickel Puppets “Sir George and The Dragon”

July 25th, 2:00 pm – Edgell Memorial Library – Parlor Games with Pat Lavin

August 1st, 2:00 pm – Edgell Memorial Library – Framingham Legends & Lore story hour

August 8th, 2:00 pm – Edgell Memorial LIbrary – MORE Parlor Games with Pat Lavin

August 15th, 2:00 pm -  Edgell Memorial Library – Block Painting with Fruits & Veggies

Unless noted, programs are intended for children age 5-10 (ish) and require an adult chaperone.  RSVPs are encouraged but not required.  For more info, or to reserve a spot, email charlene@framinghamhistory.org.

 

Current Exhibition: Shoppers World 1951 – 1994

shoppers world signInspired by the overwhelming enthusiasm of our members and visitors who loved our Shoppers World roundtable, this exhibition will feature images, merchandise, and memorabilia that will be sure to bring you back to this “kinder, gentler shopping center.”

The country’s first mall east of the Rockies included the iconic Jordan Marsh dome anchoring 44 original stores with an interior courtyard that served as a cultural stage and community gathering spot for more than 40 years. Promoters of this new mall were right out of “Mad Men,” coming up with ingenious ways to bring shoppers from all over New England to this cutting edge retail mecca – or as one planner called it “an opportunity for a re-creation of community spirit.

Exhibition open Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-4:00 pm until September 30, 2013 at the Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak Street, Framingham.  

Admission is $5/person; free for members and children under age 10.

Arrangements can me made for groups by emailing charlene@framinghamhistory.org.

Special new member rate of $19.51 is offered throughout the duration of the exhibition!

Do you have specific recollections and perhaps a photo of a Shoppers World occasion? Click the button to share your memories on the FHC website:

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