Tag: Blackstone Valley

Exhibit Featuring Life of William Aldrich of Lincoln

Saturday, March 14, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Northgate, Blackstone Valley Historical Society, 1873 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865

Exhibit: Dan Bethel, member of the Blackstone Valley Historical Society, will be showing his collection of ephemera relating to William Aldrich of the Lincoln branch of the Aldrich family.

The exhibit highlights materials relating to William H. Aldrich, offering a glimpse into life in late 19th century Lincoln. Aldrich served as road supervisor the Town of Lincoln, ran for various town offices, participated actively in many local social events, and was a member of the Lime Rock Masons, Documents include everyday correspondence, an 1866 subscription to the “Woonsocket Patriot,” a dog license issued by the Lincoln town clerk on April 25, 1885 for his dog “Shep,” and a wedding invitation for his marriage to Phoebe Tucker.

Free Event. All welcome.

Dairy Days: An Exhibit by Dan Bethel

2:00 – 4:00 pm, October 24 , 2020. North Gate, Blackstone Valley Historical Society

Do you remember when the milkman came to your door, with real milk bottles, some of which were topped with cream? Dan Bethel will take us down Memory Lane, with his collection of bottles from many of the local dairies.

Milk Bottle
Chase and Butterfly Farm

Approximately one hundred milk bottles from Lincoln dairies will be displayed. Many farms will be represented, with different types and styles of bottles,  including painted and slug versions, and many size variations. Other dairy farm items like milk caps will also be on display.

Dairies represented in this exhibit will include Maplehurst,  Henry Jordan Farm, Chase Farm, Butterfly Farm, Chase & Butterfly Farm, Lincoln Woods Farm, Comstock Farm, Rene Lamare, Manville Dairy, Stony Brook, Theinert Farm, Fair Oaks Farm, Pascale Farm, Lonsdale Co. Farm, Jordan Bros/Echo Farm, El Rancho, Carl Franz, Ulrich Demaris, Highland Cottage, Maple Farm, and Clarke Farm.

Dan Bethel is known throughout the Blackstone Valley for his many and varied local collections. Come enjoy a trip back to the more simpler days of having milk delivered right to your door!

Unfortunately, no milk, or other refreshments, will be available. We ask that our guests wear masks.