Free Public Talk Coming to the Fitchburg Historical Society

El Fitchburg Historical Society will present a free history discussion featuring new research on a family that moved to Fitchburg in the booming 1870’s. It is entitled “When Samuel Holton Came to Fitchburg” and will be presented by local historian and genealogist Sara Campbell on Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Samuel and Samantha Holton came to Fitchburg during its largest economic expansion in the late 1800’s and became successful farmers, political leaders and local philanthropists. Local historian and genealogist Sara Campbell has unearthed original documents that shed light on their triumphs and tragedies, as she traces the Holton family along the Fitchburg timeline.

When Campbell encountered the story of Samuel Holton and his family, she was intrigued about the decision that sent him suddenly east to Fitchburg in late middle age, even though his family had been based in Northfield, Massachusetts for six generations. Why did he uproot his family? What was his impact on Fitchburg? What was the city like for newcomers like Samuel and Samantha Holton?

“Everyone has a story,” according to Sara. “I found that the Holton’s were a fascinating family, a real New England success story. My research makes it possible to ‘get to know’ those who have come before us.”

Sara Campbell has taught genealogical research in Fitchburg’s ALFA program. She is a founder of the Turners Falls Genealogy Gathering, and a member of the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium. She has also taught as an historian in residence in the Erving Public Schools and has published widely in genealogy and Massachusetts history.

This program is funded in part by the Fitchburg Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information on the Mass Cultural Council, visit http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/index.asp.

The Fitchburg Historical Society and Crocker Family Center for the History of Fitchburg is located at 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, in the historic Phoenix building. There is abundant on-street parking near the Historical Society and free parking behind the building. The building is handicapped accessible.

For more information, call 978-345-1157, write or visit www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.org .

The Lunenburg Skatepark Project

Powered By:
Anthony Caiozzo, Mason Whitcomb, Griffin Caiozzo, Aidan Swift, Chris, Roy, & Aidan Moore

What is our goal?
To build a permanent, concrete, skate park in the center of town and complete said
project by summer 2019.

Why are we building a skate park?
As local skateboarders, we noticed that there aren’t any safe and legal places to skate. The only true legal place to skate is in the middle of the road! We want Lunenburg’s youth to have a safe place to skate and to cater to all ages and ability levels.

About Us
We are all 8th grade students at the Lunenburg Middle School. Through a common
interest in skate boarding and time afforded to us by the school sponsored Genius Hour
program – we came together and conceived this plan. Genius Hour is a movement that
allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the
classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn during a set period of time
during school.

Donations!
We are looking for donations and sorts of financial assistance, although simply
spreading the word and telling a friend, coworker or even a stranger can (and has
proven to) be just as helpful. Without your support – this project will not succeed.
Please donate what you can – we thank you in advance!
Cash donations – www.gofundme.com/lunenburgskatepark
In-kind donations – contact Anthony Caiozzo ()
More info – www.facebook.com/lunenburgskatepark