Saturday, May 17, 2008
7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Rain or shine!

Location:
Rev. James Keith Parsonage
223 River Street, West Bridgewater, MA
Information: 508-223-7207

View the large variety of flowering annual and perennial plans, shrubs and bushes, from both professional growers and members' garderns. There will be heirloom species along with a large selection of herbs and vegetables. We will also have a selection of proch and patio containers.

The cafe will once again be offering home baked treats and hearthside tea. A wide variety of OBHS publications and framed items will also be available for purchase.

As always, it is best to arrive early! We do hope to see you there.

ANNUAL MEETING MAY 4

Our annual meeting will take place on May 4, 2008 at 4:00 pm.

There will be a short discussion about the continuing work at the society, followed by the election of officers for the coming year. The slate of officers to be presented by the nominating committee are as follows:

President: Ms. Maureen Lynn
Treasurer: Mrs. Diana Lothrop
Recording Secretary: Mrs. Dorothy Seablom
Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Noreen D'Andrea
Corresponding Secretary/Advisor: Mrs. Marlene Howell
Vice President for Brockton: Mr. Geral Beals
Vice President for East Bridgewater: Mrs. Mary Ahern
Vice President for Bridgewater: Mr. Robert Wood
Vice President for West Bridgewater: Mrs. Francine Sheedy

ADVISORS: Mr. Larry Conant (Past President), Mrs. Shirley Almquist, Mrs. Elsie Finch, Mr. Jerry Lawrence, Mr. Jac MacDonald, Mrs. Marlene Howell

We will be priveledged to have with us Mr. James Douglas from Sturbridge, Mass. Mr. Douglas is an historian and balladeer and a frequent perfomer at Old Sturbridge Village and Mystic Seaport.

PAST EVENTS

2007 OBHS Christmas Gift Sale

The museum held a special holiday gift sale this past December. The main museum building was open for browsing and we offered live telephone shopping during the hours of the sale.

Among our treasures for purchase were small, beautiful signed prints of the Keith House, prints of the First Church of the Bridgewaters, and a small 1839 colored map prints of Massachusetts.

Thank you to all who participated!

Annual Herb and Plant Sale 2007

UPDATE: Even though we were rained out on the originally scheduled day, we made up for it and the event was a grand success! Thank you to all who attended.

EVENT UPDATE: We were pleased to invite the members and friends of the OBHS to a Wine Tasting on Sunday, February 11, 2007. The theme was "Heartfelt Thanks"and we do indeed thank all of the members and friends who attended and made the event a success.

Christmas Concert 2006

EVENT UPDATE: Thank you to Donna and Mark for another wonderful performance!

EVENT UPDATE: The surrounding events this past summer were a big success. Thank you to all who helped celebrate Old Bridewater's 350th Anniversary with us!