Members of the 25th Continental Regiment and the Green Valley Homestead reenactment groups will establish an 18th century encampment at the historic Thomas Smith House, Feeding Hills, Mass. in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Shot Heard Round the World, and the call to arms responding to the 19 April 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord.

The historic Thomas Smith House, built c. 1757, Feeding Hills, Mass. will be the site of a Spring Flea Market and Open House. Spaces available - see event listing for details.

Join us to celebrate the publication of Around Agawam and Feeding Hills, the third title in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series featuring historic photos from our town’s past.

Author David Cecchi will speak about the fascinating history of his hometown, with photographs and artifacts from the Agawam Historical Association archives and his own extensive collection, with a book signing to follow.

The must-attend event of the year for all Agawam Historical Association members!

Following the election of officers & directors, a review of the past year and a preview of next, and the presentation of the Agawam Historical Association / Marilyn P. Curry Memorial Scholarship, talented actor Rita Parisi will present Women of ’76; her engaging depiction of patriot and loyalist women, both American and foreign, who witnessed the American Revolution firsthand and, in some cases, changed the course of it.