The Grannytown Gazette is a quarterly publication of the Alden Historical Society. Editor Lynda Tucker coordinates articles submitted by committee members and Archivist Karen Muchow into an overview of Society activities and interesting glimpses into the history of Alden. Printing and mailing preparations are done with Trustees Clarke Burke, Elli DeFilippo, Lynda Tucker and member Carl Matthies. President Christopher Gust, Trustees Sue Galbraith, Elli DeFilippo and Curator Kris Rogers, are also valued contributors with their submissions. The Grannytown Gazette is mailed to all members, and copies are also available at the Historical Society building, the Ewell Free Library, the Village of Alden office, and the Town of Alden office.
The Town of Alden’s name was suggested by Seth Estabrook because, as he said, the town was as little and sweet as his mother-in-law, Hannah Alden Hebard, a direct descendant of John and Priscilla Alden of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Scalawags from neighboring towns nicknamed Alden “Grannytown” because it was named after an old lady. Proud of our New England heritage, the Society named its newsletter The Grannytown Gazette.
Current Issue
Our July issue of the Grannytown Gazette has recaps of our spring programs and a preview of the new program in September, when we again begin offering monthly speakers. There is also a “What Am I” item from our collection. Can you guess what it is? Catch a glimpse of our curator’s early days and much more! The Heritage Center is open the first and third Saturdays of the month from 11 am – 1 pm all summer. Come and visit us!
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