'Every Day Life' artifacts exhibit at historical society

Everyday life is the focus of an exhibit presented by the Townsend Historical Society's Exhibit Committee.

"Daily Life: 1820-1920" brings together a collection of artifacts that illustrate how ordinary people lived and worked in Townsend during the nineteenth and early 20th centuries.

The exhibit opened in the spring to great acclaim. It will be open again on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1-4 p.m., at the Harbor Church, 76 Main St., (Rt. 119) in Townsend.

The exhibit, which is free of charge, will appeal to adults and children, and to the wider community.

"Daily Life" features photographs, clothing, and objects, most from the Townsend Historical Society's collection. Men, women, and children are represented by the tools they used and the work they produced. War, work, and leisure are among the themes brought to life in this display.

Whether viewing an early list of Townsend Militia men, examining the nineteenth century housewife's tools, or admiring well-loved children's toys, it becomes apparent that, although we live in a different culture today, the challenges and amusements of daily life have remained unchanged throughout time.

Kara Fossey served as chairperson of the Exhibit Committee. Fossey earned a BA in Art History at Wheaton College in 2003. With the installation of this exhibit, Fossey earned a Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University.

The Townsend Historical Society office is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Society Director Jeannie Bartovics at (978) 597-2106 for further information about this outstanding exhibit.

- Submitted to The Journal