Β The Northampton Historic Preservation Society will present a Lecture on the Lawn, The History of Willis Wharf: An Active, Working. Seafood Community.
Time: Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m.
Place: the Willis Wharf Boat Ramp
Admission: FREE (donations gratefully accepted!)
Bring a chair!
The early history of this area, the development of the village and the story of several Willis Wharf families will be discussed.Β Β Learn about the Downing, Willis, Walker, Ballard, Terry, and other families. Was Willis Wharf the site of an ocean-going shipbuilding facility?Β Β Who were George Bigelow, Richard Bayly Winder and Edward Littleton Willis?Β Β Did President Grover Cleveland come to Willis Wharf?Β Β Some history of the Seafood Industry will also be presented.Β Β
Adequate parking, a large grassy area, restroom facilities, and an observation deck for beautiful views of the village and seaside marsh.
There will be a raffle of an original watercolor painting of E.L. WILLIS by Hugh Scott. Tickets are $5/ea. Drawing will follow the lecture.
Check the NHPS website for rain dates.
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