1 April, 2012
Have you ever been curious about the street names in this area like Indian Spring, Megunko, Algonquin, Arrowhead, and the family names Eliot, and Eames? Were you aware that the events in this area in the years 1675-1676 helped to shape the attitudes toward the American Natives for our entire history? Come, learn about the fascinating story of The Praying Indians of Megunko, and about an act of terror against the Eames family, and about the heroic life of Indian Job Katennanit.
At 2pm on Sunday April 15th the Hopkinton Historical Society, in a joint meeting with the Ashland Historical Society, will present a program on our Praying Indian Town, in Hopkinton’s recently restored one room schoolhouse. Paul Brodeur, local historian from Marlborough will discuss how events in the area during the years 1675-1676 helped to shape the attitudes toward the American Natives for our entire history.
Program is free for all and does not require a reservation. The Hopkinton Historic Society’s Schoolhouse is located a 168 Hayden Rowe Street (Route 85). Free refreshments will be served after the presentation. For more information, contact Ray Gendreau at 508.435.9865
