Worthington Historical Society

Our purpose is to inspire and promote community interest in and appreciation for the history of Worthington, Massachusetts. We identify, select, gather, preserve, maintain, catalogue and make accessible to the public, historical documents and significant memorabilia from the town.

On display will be old and modern quilts, samplers, baskets, dolls clothes and other sewn and woven items made in Worthington. The wonderful Worthington Millennium Quilt will be presented at our Annual Meeting on September 26th and the many people involved in its creation will be on hand to talk about it. The exhibit is part of the celebration of Folk Arts in the Pioneer Valley. For more information about related events throughout the Pioneer Valley go to pioneervalleyhistorynetwork.org. Also on display will be items related to the history of the Worthington Golf Club.

Click on the Cemetery Projects link in the Navigation List to your left to see images from the 2009 cleanup at Center Cemetery, led by Aaron Rutz, and of the 2010 cleanup at North Cemetery, supervised by Kai Nalenz, who has also been working on the repairs at the cemetery in Chesterfield center.

In addition to photographs, the WHS database contains numerous artifacts ranging from ox yokes to christening dresses, diaries and account books. These have been catalogued in our archives database which is now partially searchable. Just click on the word "Archives" in the list to your left. Please be aware that access isn't yet complete. If you are looking for an item and can't find it, please contact us directly.

Also, you will see on the list the word "OMEKA." We are in the process of moving our databases into this more cohensive, visually elegant, streamlined and shareable format. This is an ongoing project, so there are glitches and rough spots that need to be fixed, but you are invited to check in and see how we are progressing.

Sunday, August 8, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The WHS Celebrates the Golf Club, It's History and People. Cocktails plus exhibit at the Golf Club.

Sunday, August 15, 2:00: Conwell Sunday. Service at South Worthington Church.

Sunday, August 29, 3 - 7:00 p.m.: Eighth Annual WHS Beef Roast. Drinks and Hors d'oeurves at 3, slow roasted local beef from 4-6. Tickets, $12 adults, $6 children under 12. Contact information will be made available at a later date. Tickets will also be available at the Corners Grocery Store. Donations of desserts are welcomed.

Sunday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.: WHS Annual Meeting. Presentation of the Worthington Millennium Quilt and discussion of its inception and history. Anyone who has worked on the quilt is invited to join the panel. We will also be displaying both historical and modern hand crafts made in Worthington. FREE, Refreshments.

Sunday, October 17, 2:00 p.m.: A Conversation with Navy Commander (Ret.) Robert M. Epperly. Bob Epperley will be talking about his experiences as a Navy pilot in Korea, Antarctica and elsewhere.

Sunday, November 21, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.: WHS Oral History Program. Premiere of The Cooks of Worthington. FREE, Refreshments.

Sunday, December 5, 4:00 - 7 p.m.: Holiday Celebration (snow date: December 12). Music, luminaria. FREE, Refreshments (Please feel free to bring favorite holiday dishes and recipes).

December 11, 2008 Ice Storm Exhibit Photos taken by Deen Nugent and Kate Ewald are uploaded and available for you to look at from the Ice Storm page (click on the words "Ice Storm")

Regular cemetery clean-ups in Worthington will be beginning soon. Last season, many stones were cleaned and straightened in the oldest section of North Cemetery and in Center Cemetery. Thanks to all of the volunteers, especially Bob Randall, Frank Feakes and Diane Meehan. For information about upcoming projects please click on the Cemetery Page.

We are open by appointment. Please call Diane Brenner (238-5593) or Pat Kennedy (238-5560) to arrange for a visit. You can also contact us by email.

Thanks to all of you who have renewed and welcome to all our new members. Thanks for all your donations. Remember, you don't have to live in Worthington to become a member. We hope that anyone with an interest in Worthington history will consider supporting us financially. A membership form is available by clicking on the "Membership" link to the left. If you prefer, for your convenience, please use the PayPal links below to join, renew or donate online. We depend on your support and donations in any amount are ALWAYS WELCOME. Thank you.

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