Sharon Historical Society

Upcoming events

    • 12/06/2023
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Museum, 16 High Street, Sharon

    Learn how to knit and crochet or improve your skills, working on your own projects with friendly support and good company. Every Wednesday evening 7-9 PM beginning Sept. 6.  Sessions free to Historical Society members, $10 per session for non-members, including materials and instruction.

    • 12/10/2023
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 16 High St., Sharon

    Our Featured Presentation: The Miraculous Survival of Pamela Hollingsworth. 82 years ago, in late September 1941, a five-year-old girl was lost in the White Mountains for 8 days and nights in late September1941.  Her plight drew national attention and estimated 6000 people searched for her. Hear the extraordinary story of Pamela's implausible survival as told by her (then nine-year-old) brother, Ted Hollingsworth. 

    THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE SURVIVAL AND RESCUE OF PAMELA HOLLINGWORTH.... 

     The Sharon Historical Society’s December 10th quarterly meeting will feature a FIRST-HAND account of 5 year old Pamela’s eight day survival in the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire. With the aid of photographs, her brother, Ted Hollingworth will share this amazing story of one of the largest search and rescue missions in US history.     

          The remarkable story of 5 year old Pamela Hollingworth riveted the nation in the fall of 1941. She became the subject of a massive search and rescue missions when she wandered alone into the Rugged New Hampshire White Mountains. Hear the extraordinary story of her implausible survival as told by her (then 9 year old) brother, Ted  

         82 years has passed since one of the largest search and rescue missions in US history riveted this nation. Every adult who was involved in the story firsthand or participated in the search, is likely gone now.

         On September 28, 1941, 5 year old Pamela Hollingworth wandered away from her family picnic into the rugged woods of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. For the next 8 days and nights, she defied the elements and all logic, wearing only sneakers and a pair of overalls to protect her against frequent rain and freezing temperatures, sometimes hitting the mid 20s. An estimated six thousand military, law enforcement, and civilian volunteers imperiled themselves by scouring the craggy terrain day and night despite increasingly bleak prospects. Pammie’s father, Joe, steadfastly pressed-on and motivated countless others to cling to his belief that his plucky little 45 pound daughter had the grit and resolve to persevere.

        Pamela’s brother, Ted Hollingworth was 9 years old on that day. He is now in his 90s, and happens to be a gifted speaker.  Ted is retired after a fascinating career that included work on top secret US Government and  Department of Defense projects and distinguished teaching careers at Emerson College (54 years)* [not a typo] and Harvard University (36 years)* [also not a typo]. With the aid of historical photographs, Ted will give us his first-hand account of the incredible search, how Pammie was found, her remarkable recovery, and the aftermath of the ordeal.

    Please join us for this fascinating program on Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2023. Admission is free and all are welcome. 
    Time: 2:30 pm (business session), 3:00 pm (program)
    Place: Sharon Historical Society, 16 High Street (or you can attend by Zoom) 


    • 01/27/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16 High St. Sharon, MA 02067
    Come join us at the museum for Sharon Memories. Share your recollections of living in Sharon. Ask questions about something you always wondered about. Between all of us, perhaps we can jog memories regarding happenings and dispel any urban myths that persist.  Debbie Debassio
    • 01/27/2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 16 High St. Sharon, MA 02067

    Come join us at the museum for Sharon memories. Share your recollections of living in Sharon. Ask questions about something you always wondered about. Between all of us, perhaps we can jog memories regarding happening and dispel any urban myths that persist.  Debbie Debassio

Past events

12/03/2023 Winter Craft Fair
11/25/2023 Veterans & Families Open House
10/28/2023 (copy) Flea Market, October 28, 2023
10/15/2023 Fall Craft Fair
09/23/2023 Flea Market, September 23, 2023
09/17/2023 Quarterly Members Meeting
09/10/2023 Sharon Porch Fest
09/06/2023 Creative Circles
08/27/2023 Vendor Booth at Summer Craft Fair
06/24/2023 Flea Market
06/11/2023 (copy) Vendor Booth at Summer Craft Fair
06/08/2023 Genealogy - Free Family History Assistance
06/03/2023 When UFO's Came To Sharon
06/01/2023 (copy) Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
04/30/2023 Vendor Booth at Spring Craft Fair
04/22/2023 Flea Market
04/20/2023 (copy) Family History - Genealogy
04/06/2023 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
03/26/2023 Viewing of Antique Newspapers
03/19/2023 Dress Drawing Class
03/12/2023 Quarterly Members Meeting
03/12/2023 March Quarterly Membership Meeting
02/12/2023 Jason Phelps shares Colonial Boston newspaper collection
02/09/2023 Genealogy - Free Family History Assistance
01/05/2023 Board of Directors Meeting
12/29/2022 Museum Open to Public
12/08/2022 Quarterly Members Meeting - Guest Speaker Scott Kirsner
12/08/2022 Family History - Genealogy
12/04/2022 Winter Craft Market
11/12/2022 Sharon Memories - "Music in Sharon"
11/10/2022 Family History (Genealogy Assistance)
11/01/2022 Veterans and Native American Heritage Displays
10/23/2022 Fall Crafts Market
10/22/2022 BANDS CHORUS MAJORETTES ORCHESTRA!
10/08/2022 Fall Flea Market
10/06/2022 Board of Directors Meeting
10/02/2022 Antique Car Display
09/08/2022 Quarterly Membership Meeting
09/01/2022 Board of Directors Meeting
08/28/2022 Summer Craft Market
06/09/2022 Annual Meeting
05/17/2022 Field Trip: Easton Historical Society
05/14/2022 Sharon Memories: When UFOs Came to Sharon
05/10/2022 Field Trip: Borderland Mansion
05/01/2022 Spring Market
09/11/2021 Fall Conference
07/31/2021 Annual General Meeting
04/01/2021 Spring Gala

copyright Sharon Historical Society. Sharon Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Mailing address: PO Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067. Physical address: 16 High Street in Sharon

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