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Recent Donors.pdf
A list of those whose generosity has supported the mission of the Mabel Root Henry Historical Museum (Historical Room) at the Granville Public Library.

Their generosity has been expressed in the form of financial support as well as contributions…

Pastimes of Former Days Independence Day Goodrich 1896.pdf
Transcription of an article from the August 1896 issue of North Star Magazine written by Alfred Goodrich, recounting traditional Independence Day celebrations in Granville.

Independence Day Parade 2020.jpg
Independence Day in The Age of COVID 19. July 4, 2020, Granville, Massachusetts.

Independence Day 2021 Parade Poster.png
After a year of relative isolation due to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, Granville once again celebrated Independence Day with the traditional parade event!

Independence Day 2016 Clifford 02.jpg
Photos of the 2016 Independence Day parade in Granville, Massachusetts.

Flag at Noble & Cooley 2013.jpg
The 20' by 30' flag at the Noble & Cooley Company (founded 1854) in Granville, Independence Day 2013.

Do you have any photos of the 2013 parade you could share? Contact the Historical Room at the Granville Library.

Beauty Contest 1959.jpg
Independence Day Beauty Contest photos, provided by Marion Pratt Riensema. These also appeared on the Granville-Tolland Community Facebook page, 19 Dec 2021 courtesy of Marion. Comments follow:GP: "I drove the winners in ‘59 and ‘60. I believe Nancy…

Harvest Fair 2019.jpg
Granville's annual Harvest Fair is a classic New England fall fair. These photos are from the 2019 Fair.
The 2020 Harvest Fair was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thanks to photographer Danny Nason for allowing display of his copyrighted…

Harvest Fair 1985 B Horbor selling records and games-9043.jpg
Photo donated to the Library Club in 1988 by Barbara Horlor showing the Library Club stand at the 1985 Granville Harvest Fair. Items being sold included vinyl records for $1.00 each, and used books.

Harvest Fair 1984 H Johnson and M Dickinson selling used books-9047.jpg
A collection of photos from the 1984 Granville Harvest Fair, donated to the Library Club by Barbara Horlor in 1988.

This writer recalls driving past the 1984 Harvest Fair late in the day after a long leaf-peeping drive, wandering aimlessly through…

Granville Tolland Lions 2019 12 07.jpg
Photos in order of most recent event to oldest:

Breakfast With Santa, 07 Dec 2019
Spaghetti Dinner, 23 Feb 2008
Harvest Fair, Oct 2008
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