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Monthly Programs - During the spring and fall the Society presents speakers on
various preservation topics or entertainment.
View past programs.
Cultural Programs - From time to time we present or co-sponsor a regional cultural
program such as the
Providence Mandolin Orchestra.
Historic
Tours
- The Society offers educational tours to students and adult tours on an
occasional basis. Every other year since 2006 we have presented a
Barn Tour. Contact us for
information about arranging a tour of an historic district for your club or
group.
Cemetery
Program
- The Society has recorded 144 historic cemeteries in Foster. More
info can be found about Foster cemeteries on our "Resources
and Links page".
We also sponsor periodic clean-ups by our members or with other local groups
such as the Boy Scouts.
Plaque Program
- FPS has promoted the identification of homes and buildings, which are
listed in the State and/or National Register of Historic Places, with
plaques stating the name of the original owner and date the house was built.
To apply for a plaque please contact us at
fosterfps@msn.com.
National
Register Programs
- Our members completed
the research required to have the four historic districts in Foster listed
in the National Register (Foster
Center,
Hopkins Mills,
Moosup
Valley, and
Clayville). There remain individual properties that have been
deemed eligible for nomination pending additional research.
Winsor
Blacksmith Shop
demonstrations - Demonstrations of the blacksmith's trade are
presented during school tours, at the
Old Home Days celebration, and at
various other times during the year.
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