Tag Archives: history

Going for Gold: A Lesson in Local History
Emma noticed that the new education system in her town left little room for teachers to discuss local history. To teach young students about the history of her town, she put together an interactive presentation about Hopkinton’s rich history and the lives of students hundreds of years ago. She presented this information to seven third-grade […]

Happy 104th Birthday to us—Girl Scouts!
It was an incredible day celebrating the 104th anniversary of Girl Scouting (our birthday!) at Linden Ponds’ Oakleaf Clubhouse in Hingham. Nearly 70 local Girl Scouts joined retirement community residents for a women’s history presentation by GSEM museum volunteer Nancy Marshall. Board member and museum volunteer Lynn Cutter hosted a trivia game with prizes, […]