TAPESTRY THROW

AFGHAN

This full color tapestry shows scenes of Fitchburg much loved by residents – the old Fitchburg High School, Coggshall Park, the Rollstone boulder, City Hall, the Old Court House, and Fitchburg State College. Made out of 100% pre-washed cotton and 50" x 65" it looks terrific hanging on a chair or wall or warming you up on a cool night.
$55.00 $49.50 for members

BOOKS

"Around the World in Fitchburg" by Doris Fitzpatrick

This history of Fitchburg brings alive the heritage and culture of thousands of immigrants who settled Fitchburg from the late 1800s to the middle of the past century. You may be lucky enough to find your ancestor listed here!
$30.00 $27.00 for members

Images of America Fitchburg: More than 200 vintage images from the collection of the Fitchburg Historical Society tell the story of Fitchburg in this book. These thrilling images capture the history of neighborhoods, businesses, and the vibrant people of the City through the 1950s. You will certainly see someone you know!
$20.00 $18.00 for members

"The City and the River" by Doris Kirkpatrick

This comprehensive history of Fitchburg begins with the Nashaway Indians, the settlements in the 1700s and continues through the height of the industrialization of the city in the 1890s. It describes the unique and inseparable relationship between the town and the Nashua River, and the men and women who set this City’s character.
$50.00 $45.00 for members

"Henry Hikes to Fitchburg" written and illustrated by D.B. Johnson

This wonderfully appealing story follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. They agree to meet in Fitchburg and Henry decides to walk while his friend plans to work all day to earn the fare for the train. Delightful children’s book!
$15.00 $13.50 for members

"Below Rollstone Hill: Growing up in the Finnish Quarter of Fitchburg, Massachusetts" by Paula Ivanska Robbins

This fictionalized history was based on real people and places. The story is narrated by Aino, who tells of her family’s immigration from Finland to America and their arrival in Fitchburg 1908, and the twists and turns of their lives in this new country.
$12.95 $11.65 for members

"The Fitchburg Watch" by Richard Meiber

The most exquisite of machines – the mechanical watch – fascinates people everywhere. This is the story of the Fitchburg Watch – which was made at the height age – the people who made it and the community that developed it.
$29.95 $26.95 for members

"Fitchburg’s Golden Age of Industry and Philanthropy 1863-1923 and the Sculpture of Herbert Adams" by Barbara Edsall, Ruth Ann Penka and Rebecca Ann Gay Reynolds

This booklet is packed with information about the phenomenal growth of paper making, textile, and machine making companies in Fitchburg during its "golden age." The wealth generated by these industries in turn enabled a strong commerce and philanthropic projects which greatly benefited later Fitchburgers.
$10.00 $9.00 for members

"From Ashby to Andersonville" The Civil War Diary and Reminiscences of Private George A. Hitchcock, 21 ^st Massachusetts Infantry Edited by Ronald Watson

This remarkable epic of a common soldier’s life in the Civil War covers a broad spectrum of experiences across several theaters on war and his hellish months as a prisoner of war in the South.
$25.00 $22.50 for members

"Profile of Herbert Adams" by Marilyn Gage Hyson

This book tells the story of Herbert Adams, a prolific sculptor from Fitchburg, with evidence of much research, and also lists hundreds of his commissioned sculptures along with detailed correspondence related to each one.
$20.00 $18.00 for members

"Young Herbert Adams" by Marilyn Gage Hyson

This children’s book about Herbert Adams, a famous sculptor (1858-1945), features the "Boys and Turtles" statue on the Fitchburg Upper Common.
$4.00 $3.60 for members

"Shadrach Minkins" From Fugitive Slave to Citizen by Gary Collison

Fitchburg is mentioned as one of the stops of the underground railroad in this story of the flight of Shadrach Minkins, the first runaway black slave to be arrested in New England under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. An amazing piece of historical sleuthing!
$15.95 $14.35 for members

"Sower of Faith: Andrew Groop" by Toini Perko Laakso

As a man of strong faith, Rev. Groop founded numerous churches in the United States. This is the story of his life as a Finnish immigrant in 1877 and the impact he had on thousands of Finnish people from coast to coast.
$12.00 $10.00 for members

"The Finnish Imprint" by Liisa A. Liedes

This is the story of Finnish immigrants who came to New England around the turn of the last century, their activities and numerous organizations, including churches.
$12.00 $10.80 for members

"A Time To Reflect The History of Whalom Park" by Aaron Cadieux

This DVD documentary chronicles over 100 years of Whalom Park's history, from its beginning in 1893 to its present status after closing 2000. Hear stories from people who enjoyed this beloved landmark and the famous people who visited there.
$20.00 $18.00 for members

"Waites Corner Memories" by Joan Fenno Grammel

As a Fitchburg native from Waites Corner, Joan had an insider’s view of life in this quiet section of Fitchburg. She researched and collected stories and photos from people who used to live here for this book.
$10.00 $9.00 for members

"Waites Corner Memories II" by Joan Fenno Grammel

If you lived in Waites Corner in Fitchburg you will love all the stories and photos that make up the memory of this special Fitchburg neighborhood.
$20.00 $18.00 for members

"A River Ran Wild" by Lynne Cherry

A lovely childrens book about the Nashua River. Originally a sparkling clean river, it suffered from development and became ecologically dead. this book follows the struggle to clean the river and encourages us all to think anew about the value of our natural resources.
$16.00 $14.40 for members

"Dissolving Dreams" by R. F. Keam

Physics Professor Ron Keam stumbled across this story while researching for "Tarawera" his book on the 1886 volcanic eruption on New Zealand. This is the story of William Snow, son of Fitchburg's ardent abolitionist, who traveled to New Zealand to visit the hot springs for his health. He devoted his life to missionary work and the temperance movement there. A comprehensive account of the mission work with the Maori natives of New Zealand.
$40 , $36 for members

"The Nana in the Chair,
And The Tales She Told" by Edward C. McManus

These are the stories told to Ed McManus as a little boy in the 1940s when he sat with his elderly Irish grandmother while she told wonderful folk tales, fairy tales, and stories of her adventures in Ireland and America during the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. They are upbeat, life-affirming tales of an old woman who was blind and crippled by arthritis, but with a soaring imagination, strong Christian faith, and a powerful love for her family. You won't forget this book!
$14.95, $13.45 for members

VIDEOS

"Fitchburg 1941 … A moment in time" Video by the Fitchburg Historical Society

This 30 minute videotape was taken from a movie of Fitchburg in 1941 and shows lots of ordinary scenes which will be familiar to anyone who lived there then – parades, people coming out of church, football games. Fun to watch!
$20.00 $18.00 for members

This 30 minute videotape of Fitchburg today. Film created by the Society to give an overview of the founding of Fitchburg and its history from 1735 to the 1980s, including the rise of industrialization and the arrival of immigrants.
$20.00 $18.00 for members

"A Bell for Shadrach"

This video is of a historical narrative, written by Barbara Crocker and Doris Kirkpatrick in 1954, and performed again in April 14, 2002. It tells the true story of Shadrach Minkins, a fugitive slave brought through Fitchburg by antislavery advocates. Has beautiful music performed by a Leonard Gaskins quartet. An amazing piece of historical sleuthing!
$15.95 $14.35 for members

POSTCARDS

    Thompson Hall
Fitchburg Teacher's College

POSTERS

Poster Monument Park with Civil War Memorial, full color 11" x 17"

$4.00 $3.60

Poster "Aero View of Fitchburg" in 1915, 24" x 20", magnificent details of homes and businesses in downtown and most of surrounding areas
All posters are $15.00 $13.50 for members

TEE SHIRTS
People love these tee shirts with images of Fitchburg such as City Hall, the Civil War Monument, and the Library. Shirts are pale gray with dark green and brown lettering. Available in sizes S, M, L, XL.
$12.00 $10.80 for members

TRAIN WHISTLE
Old time Fitchburg depended heavily upon the train with 100 trains a day coming in and out of Fitchburg to the old Train Depot at the turn of the last century. A little bit of history and fun for children!
$3.00 $2.70 for members