Dear Members and Friends,
Now that autumn is here, we continually encourage you to join the Lancaster Historical Society. Though we are still “homeless, the GOOD NEWS is that we are planning to “stay in business” for some time to come.
Fund Raising Quilt Raffle has Begun
We would also like to let everyone know that our Fund Raising Quilt Raffle has Begun. It is for this large wonderful Phyllis Farnsworth large 76 inch x 76 inch beautiful hand made heirloom quality quilt. The raffle is now running from Oct 4th to December 1st.
The lucky winner will be notified on or before December 1, 2025.
The Lancaster Historical Society had the value of Phyllis Farnsworth’s appliqued quilt estimated by certified appraiser Vivien Lee Sayre of The New England Quilt Musuem. With a value of $1850.00. Please remember market conditions vary and value is not guaranteed. See Appraisal>
The beautiful quilt made by Phyllis Farnsworth (1925-2012) of Lancaster was given to us by her good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Roy for this fundraiser. Click here to buy your tickets to become the next owner of this very special heirloom quality treasure!
Take a look and find out out more> or get your raffle tickets now!
Our Next Program
We’ve almost completed planning our 2025-2026 series of programs. Our next program will be “The Second Great Awakening” Religious Revivals in Early 19th Century New England
Again, If you wish to renew or join as a member, please go to our application page. When the page comes up, click on JOIN/RENEW ONLINE at the top of the page. You can complete your transaction there. Or, you can send a completed application by way of the USPS with a check payable to the Lancaster Historical Society Box 244, Lancaster, MA 01523. An printable/mailable application form is available here under JOIN/RENEW.
Make no mistake, your support is critical at this point in time. Whatever you can contribute in the way of memberships or donations will help us not only survive, but thrive! No amount is too small or too large.
“Mothertown” Lancaster is very rich in history. To best fulfill or mission to preserve and educate, we still need to find a new permanent home similar to those enjoyed by many of our “Daughter Towns”. If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns, just let us know. Thank you so much!
Best regards on behalf of the LHS Executive Board,
Heather L. Lennon, LHS President
FYI – We always try to have our programs filmed and made available for later viewing on this site. The most recent is always featured here until the next one becomes available. For a full listing of our past programs, go to the EXPLORE tab at the top of our page.
Featured Video – “Lancaster’s Chandler, Willard and Ward Families”
CLICK HERE for the video.
Thanks so very much.
Heather Lennon, President
Joan Richards, Secretary
Linnea Servey, Treasurer
Ann Fuller, Member at Large