Sharon Historical Society upcoming events

It's Revolutionary! Graves of Revolutionary War Patriots –The Fame, the Shame but not Mundane! @Rock Ridge (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sharon Public Library Archivist Arielle Nathanson will give a presentation about Cemetery Art. The group will then proceed to Rock Ridge where Sharon Historical Society volunteers will deliver short biographies at the gravesite of each Patriot and Ms. Nathanson will point out examples of the art she described.

(Parking at Rock Ridge Cemetery is suggested on Paul Revere Street or along the side of a cemetery road.)

If you would like to assist with this event, or be one of the story tellers, please email Programs@sharonhistorical.org.

It's Revolutionary! A No Tea Party to Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day (05/23/2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States and Deborah Sampson Day in Massachusetts by attending a "No Tea Party" at the HIstorical Society. Enjoy lively discussion, learn about the Tea Party patriots, enjoy tea substitutes imbibed during the Revolutionary era, George Washington's traditional birthday cake, and other delectables from the era and be entertained by revoltionary tunes performed by Sharon High School students.

This event will include a chance to view related exhibits. There will also be time for a creative activity -- an “in studio opportunity” to create items for the “Reflections on the Revolution: A Call to All” Exhibition at 16 High Street in June. This show will display the works of those who have chosen to express, in their preferred medium, their views of the Revolutionary events and figures. We are seeking visual art, photography, poetry, prose, music, videography, crafts, or any combination of these or other expressive techniques. Contributor's work will be documented and digitally preserved for the benefit of future historians and history lovers.

The exhibits will be in place through May and can also be viewed during normal open hours:

2 - 4 Fridays

1 - 4 Saturdays

3 - 5 Sundays

If you are interested in helping with this event, contributing to the June Exhibition, or have any questions please email Programs@Sharonhistorical.org

It's Revolutionary! Event and Exhibit -- Secretly and Covertly: Cannon Cast in Sharon MA (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States by hearing about the commonly known as well as the untold and unexplored story of Sharon's Stoughtonham Furnace that produced cannon and cannonballs for the Revolution. The talk presents its technical details (location, design, manufacturing process), its history (when, why, and by whom it was built and run, its impact on the Revolutionary War and the ultimate fate of the forge and its operators), and what was learned through an archeological dig in the 1980s.

It will include a presentation and discussion as well as a chance to view related exhibits and light refreshments. There will also be time for a creative activity -- an “in studio opportunity” to create items for the “Reflections on the Revolution: A Call to All” Exhibition at 16 High Street in December. This show will display the works of those who have chosen to express, in their preferred medium, their views of the Revolutionary events and figures. We are seeking visual art, photography, poetry, prose, music, videography, crafts, or any combination of these or other expressive techniques. Contributor's work will be documented and digitally preserved for the benefit of future historians and history lovers.

Stoughtonham Furnace Exhibit will be on display through August and can also be viewed during our normal Open Hours:

2 - 4 Fridays

1 - 4 Saturdays

3 - 5 Sundays

If you are interested in helping with this event, contributing to the June Exhibition, or have any questions please email Programs@Sharonhistorical.org

It's Revolutionary: Reflections on the Revolution Exhibition- An exhibit of all forms of art from creators of all ages (12/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This Exhibition will display the works of those who have chosen to express, in their preferred medium, their views of the Revolutionary events and figures. We are seeking visual art, photography, poetry, prose, music, videography, crafts, or any combination of these or other expressive techniques. Contributor's work will be documented and digitally preserved for the benefit of future historians and history lovers.

There will be an opening reception and the exhibits will be in place throughout the December and can also be viewed during normal open hours:

2 - 4 Fridays

1 - 4 Saturdays

3 - 5 Sundays

If you are interested in contributing to the June Exhibition, or have any questions please contact Claire Forman at Programs@sharonhistorical.org