Historical Society Presents "A Patriotic Alarm"

Patriotic play to be performed at the Wynn School.

(Editor's note: The following infroamtion was submitted by Historical Society President David Marcus.) f you do not know who the fellow is on the Tewksbury Town Seal, don't feel bad.  He is Tewksbury's most famous out-of-town visitor!  You will see him in action in the "NEW" TEWKSBURY PATRIOTIC PLAY".  He came from Cambridge, Medford, or Woburn.  No one knows who he was but he was one of many Alarm Riders just as Paul Revere and William Dawes were.  The Alarm Riders were not armed because if arrested by Advance British Regulars that night, April 18th, 1775, they would have arrested him for armed treason to the King of England and New England. We were British back then in 1775 and April 18th were the last day we were British because on …

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Historical Society to Host 3rd Annual Cemetery Tour

This year's tour will take place at the Old South Cemetery.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The Tewksbury Historical Society is planning its 3rd Annual Cemetery Tour on October 26 (7:00 pm), and Oct 28 (3:30 pm), at the "Old South Cemetery" located at the corner of Main Street and Shawsheen Street.  Learn about the carvings on slate stones and the final resting place of Revolutionary War veterans from Tewksbury.  This will be a night to honor some of the people who came before us and see where they lay at rest.  We hope everyone will understand the history of Tewksbury better after this tour.  This graveyard is a terrific source of information from Tewksbury's past.         Kim Zunino, the leader of the tour is hoping for good weather. …

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5 Things to Do This Weekend

5 Things To Do This Weekend, Jan. 28-29

A fundraiser for the TBBL, a presentation by the Historical Society and more.

When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 7:00 pm, Tewksbury Lodge of Elks, 777 South St, Tewksbury Why Go: Well, for starters, Joey Voices is hysterical. But beyond that, there are hundreds of boys who play in the TBBL and this is a major fundraiser for the league. Pricing: $25 When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1:30 pm, Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St, Tewksbury Why Go: If you are a history buff, this will be a fascinating presentation for you. Delve back into the history of Clark Road and Tewksbury itself. Pricing: Free When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 8:00 pm, Holiday Inn Hotel Tewksbury-Andover, 4 Highwood Dr, Tewksbury Why Go: Music, dancing, a room full of single people ... it's a party! Pricing: $12 When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 8:30 am…

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Final Tryouts for "Tewksbury Has Talent" Program

Program celebrates the 277th birthday of the Tewksbury.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The Tewksbury Historical Society will host a Tryout Night on Nov. 30, 2011 at the Wynn School starting at 6:10pm. This is the third year the program will be held. The tryouts are open to any person or groups of people that are interested in performing on Dec. 3, 2011 "Tewksbury Has Talent" Show.  This program celebrates the 277th Birthday of the Town of Tewksbury with an evening of entertainment ranching from singing, dancing, to instrumental performances, comedy, and magic acts.  The only restrictions are that you have to be a resident of Tewksbury but groups who have a resident may have others in the group that are from out of town. The second …

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'Tewksbury's Got Talent' To Showcase Community's Best

Auditions for third annual town-wide talent show set for Nov. 30.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The ever-popular "Tewksbury Has Talent" Show is returning for the third year with the Tryout Night on Nov. 30.  It will be held at the Wynn School starting at 6:10pm. The tryouts are open to all ages from 3rd grade to senior citizens. It is rumored that a group from the senior citizen age bracket will be competing for the first time with the school age citizens that have dominated past programs.  Instrumental performances, dancing, singing, comedy, magic acts, and even martial arts all compete for Historical Society judges and audience judges.  That is correct - the audience can purchase a judging sheet and vote for their favorite group during …

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Meet Civil War Vets During Cemetery Tour Friday Night

A second tour is also scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) Who is John Goodhue? John Goodhue moved south from Tewksbury and when the Civil War broke out, he was forced into serving for the Confederates.  He escaped, returned to the north and joined the Union Army.  All this and more will be explained on a tour of the Tewksbury Burial Grounds and the Tewksbury Cemetery on East Street.  The Tewksbury Historical Society presents the Annual Cemetery Tour on Friday, October 21 @ 7:00 pm and on Sunday, October 23 @ 3:30pm. Anson Clark enlisted from Tewksbury, was captured and spent time in the Libby Prison until he was freed in a prisoner exchange and then he re-enlisted in the Union Army again.  Now Anson and …

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Historical Society Schedules East Street Cemetery Tour

Tour to be led by Kim Zunino.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Tewksbury Historical Society President David Marcoos.) The Tewksbury Historical Society is planning our Annual Cemetery Tour on October 21 (6:00pm) and October 23 (3:30pm) at the East Street Cemetery.  This is an evening event so bring your flashlight.  Kim Zunino, the leader of the tour is hoping for good weather this year.  You will learn some Tewksbury Civil War history along with explanations of cemetery lore from our resident expert.  It will be a night to honor the people who came before us.  Their Civil War stories will be told and where they lay at rest. Children under 12 should come on Sunday.  Reservations may be made by email to: tewksburyhistoricalsociety@MSN.com or …

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Historical Society To Dedicate Room At North Street School

Room will be dedicated to Ruth Tingley Anderson, a former teacher in the school.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Historical Society.) The Tewksbury Historical Society will be having its fall meeting on Sept. 22 at the North Street School.  The meeting will start at 6:00pm. The first order of business is to re-dedicate a plaque in room #1 for Ruth Tingley Anderson a former teacher in the school. Room #1 was the site of the first school library at the North Street School. David Marcus will be talking after the re-dedication ceremony about the development of the Town Meetinghouse and the following buildings that were the churches and town halls plus the different schools that were located in the center of town. The public is invited and the event is free.  Future events planned are…

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Historical Society Postpones "Scot's Heather Follies of 1861"

Event will coincide with 150th Anniversary of the Civil War.

The Tewksbury Historical Society is postponing the play "Scot's Heather Follies of 1861" from Aug. 26 and 27 until later this fall so it can be used as part of the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Civil War. The play will be changed so Jackson Dawson will tell you his "wounded in the Civil War" story and his winning of the 1861 Silver Medal for "new species of plant found in Middlesex County" from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.  The play in its reconstituted form will have fewer acting positions.  They will have more tryouts to be announce in September.  The other parts of the fall program will be a September membership meeting and the second annual Cemetery Tour by Kim Zunino.  It will feature some Civil War stories about  …

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