The Train

“What goes around comes around.” It’s an old saying that is particularly appropriate when we look at the changing modes of transportation today. With gasoline prices going through the roof, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that there is renewed interest in riding the train. Whether for commuter use, or to take in a show in Boston or Worcester, […]

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The Train Wreck of 1888

With all the advances in technology today we really take a lot for granted. Whether it’s your cell phone, GPS system in your car, or just the remote for your TV, we can communicate instantly. Of course it wasn’t always that way as we all well know. I remember the only person to have a phone in his car was […]

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Ashland in 1909

Ashland was a mere 63 years old in 1909. Much like our sister communities we created our own identity with churches, schools, businesses and civic organizations. The Ashland Historical Society was founded in 1909. Although it existed as the Home Study Club, the Society didn’t officially exist until 12 members signed an Agreement of Association in Judge Higley’s office on […]

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