Littleton Historical Society
Posted by Dick Andersen
on Aug 22, 2012
Ann Himmelberger, secretary of the Littleton Historical Society and head of the tercentary book committee, provided an overview of our Historical Society and the goal for a 300th Anniversary Book for the town.
The Littleton Historical Society was formed in 1894 by Herbert J. Harwood, George A. Sanderson, and Frank B. Priest and incorporated in 1896. Its purpose is to collect and preserve manuscripts, printed books, pamphlets, historical facts and relics, biographical anecdotes, and to stimulate research in local history. Today, the Society thrives in the midst of a continually changing Littleton. The first home of the Society was at 333 King Street when Miss Marion Fitch gifted her home to be used as a museum. Later in 1991, the Town of Littleton leased the Houghton Memorial Building to the Society. This building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The society hosts regularly changing exhibits about the town.
Preparing an accurate, inclusive and up-to date record of the events and people that shaped the town where we live will take time, and the work of many volunteers and staff to get it ready for publication. Only one book, An Historical Sketch of the Town of Littleton, has ever been published about Littleton’s history. It was written by Herbert J. Harwood and published 120 years ago, in 1890. Almost 50 years ago, an up-dated account, Highlights of Littleton’s History, was prepared by Carolyn Webster and printed in the 250th Anniversary Program Book in 1964. It’s time for a 21st century book to retell the story of our town and to celebrate Littleton’s 300th Anniversary.
The society needs volunteers.
For more information or to volunteer got to Littleton Historical Society
Preparing an accurate, inclusive and up-to date record of the events and people that shaped the town where we live will take time, and the work of many volunteers and staff to get it ready for publication. Only one book, An Historical Sketch of the Town of Littleton, has ever been published about Littleton’s history. It was written by Herbert J. Harwood and published 120 years ago, in 1890. Almost 50 years ago, an up-dated account, Highlights of Littleton’s History, was prepared by Carolyn Webster and printed in the 250th Anniversary Program Book in 1964. It’s time for a 21st century book to retell the story of our town and to celebrate Littleton’s 300th Anniversary.
The society needs volunteers.
For more information or to volunteer got to Littleton Historical Society