Framingham, MA
Framingham was incorporated as a town in 1700 and became a city in 2018, reflecting its growth from a colonial farming community into a vibrant regional center. Historically known for its role in abolitionist activity and later for its industrial development along the rail lines, Framingham blends civic engagement with economic evolution. Today it remains one of MetroWest’s most dynamic communities, balancing historic roots with modern diversity and growth.
Recent Posts
Harmony Grove Anti-Slavery Plaque – Framingham
I went searching for the Harmony Grove Anti-Slavery plague. The marker was nearly covered with snow, and I brushed it off so I could read it clearly. It is a small plague, easy to miss, but it marks ground that once held powerful voices. In the mid-1800s, Harmony Grove was an outdoor meeting site where […]
Thomas Eames Sign – Framingham
Driving along a road in Framingham is this roadside sign that marks the location where the home of Thomas Eames once stood. There is no remaining structure, only the sign indicating that this was the site of a 17th century homestead. On February 1, 1676, during the King Philip’s War, the Eames house was attacked. At […]
History Center – Framingham
The home of the Framingham History Center is as much a historical artifact as the collections inside. The Center is housed in the former Edgell Memorial Library, a late 19th century structure that was completed in 1898. It was constructed as a public library through a private gift from philanthropist George Loring Edgell. This was an era when […]
Millmore’s Confederate Statue – Framingham
Standing outside the Framingham History Center is a powerful piece of the town’s history: a Civil war memorial sculpture created by the noted nineteenth century artist Martin Millmore. Millmore, an Irish-born sculptor who became one of Massachusetts’ more prolific creators of war memorial, is known for honoring ordinary citizens who answered extraordinary calls to service. His works appear in communities across […]
Henry Knox in Framingham
In Framingham, Massachusetts, there stands a granite block bearing an inscription that is easy to pass by without a second glance. Yet the words carved into this stone marks one of the most daring feats of the American Revolution: “Through this place passed Henry Knox in the winter of 1775–1776 to deliver to General George Washington […]
