21 February, 2012
Hopkinton resident Brian Plumb presented his recently published book, "A History of Longfellow's Wayside Inn", at the Hopkinton Public Library at the end of January. What was interesting about Plumb's book was that he is not an author, but described himself as a corporate finance guy. It was his research skills that allowed him to write about 300 years of the inn's history in just five months.
"I've been involved with the Inn for over 10 years," said Plumb after his presentation. "I was able to get through the research fairly efficiently. I am good at research."
For members of the audience, the evening provided a change to learn about the history of the Wayside Inn, said to be the oldest operating inn in the country, and its ties to Hopkinton.
The Inn was built in the early 1700s by the How family and Plumb's book begins with a discussion about the family and how they came to settle here and open the Inn. Some of the family members also settled in Hopkinton and one family member built the house at 21 East Main Street owned by Hopkinton resident Jim Kenealy.
To listen to more with author Brian Plumb and historic home owner Jim Kenealy, watch the HCAM News video below.
