In 2024, the Rochester Historical Society Museum has had lots of visitors. Our current exhibit, a social history of how Rochester residents entertained themselves for more than 337 years, has appealed to both young and old.
We introduced “history” to some local children at our June “Historical Fair with a Colonial Flair” and watched as some senior citizens followed different parts of the exhibit down memory lane.
As always, teacher Colin Everett’s Local History class (pictured here) visited as part of their class curriculum. The colonial tops and the 1940’s radio were of interest. Several students were surprised to learn that the original “Mr. Potato Head” came with all the accessories, eyes, ears. mustaches, etc., but no body. The bigger surprise was that you had to provide the body, a real potato.
If you happen by the Rochester Post Office lobby, check out the pictures of additional 2024 activities in the Rochester Historical Society’s glass case.
The Museum at 355 County Rd. will be open only by appointment throughout the winter. To visit or shop there contact Connie at 617-750-2818 or eshbach2@aol.com or Sue at 508-295-8908 or sash48@comcast.net.
We’ll be back with our 1st meeting of 2025 on the 3rd Wednesday of April.
By Connie Eshbach
