A Soldier's Letter Home: Thomas Francis Cordis, 1843-1915
Thomas (Tommy) Francis Cordis was born in Longmeadow in 1843 and enlisted in the 46th Mass. Volunteers in September of 1862, at the age...
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Lenny Shaker
Nov 20, 20223 min read
Longmeadow’s Medal of Honor Recipient: Cpl. Edward G. Wilkin
Col. Wilkin’s Medal of Honor Collection of the Longmeadow Historical Society As we close out a week that began for many with Memorial Day...
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Al McKee/ Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 19, 20224 min read
From eBay Back to Longmeadow: An Image of Elias Coomes
Elias Coomes, in Militia Coat Recently Acquired by Longmeadow Historical Society Every once in a while, we add a new item to our...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 18, 20223 min read
"While her fingers o'er this canvas move"
"Jesus Permit the Gracious name to stand As the first efforts of an infant's hand And while her fingers oe'r this canvas move Engage her...
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Christopher Cummings LHS '22
Nov 17, 20227 min read
Deerfield Sculpture
ETA: This 2022 article by an LHS Class of '22 graduate was the culminating project for an internship he completed as part of his...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 16, 20221 min read
The Poets' Album
Cover of The Poets' Album compiled in 1864 for the Brooklyn Sanitary Fair; from the collection of the Longmeadow Historical Society I...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 15, 20222 min read
All I Want for Christmas
I can imagine the delight of some little girl upon receiving this wonderful doll sometime in the mid-19th century. At 28" tall, she...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 13, 20221 min read
Holiday Times
This Christmas season we wish to share from our collection this sweet doll holding two early 19th century holiday booklets for young...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Mourning Adolphus
This poignant little mourning painting from the collection of the Longmeadow Historical Society reminds us of the frailty of children's...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 13, 20223 min read
Play Ball!
Are you one of countless people tuned into the Red Sox/ Astros American League Series this week? Then perhaps you’ll enjoy these two...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 12, 20223 min read
The Pistol
One of the most intriguing objects in the Longmeadow Historical Society collection is an ancient pistol. Measuring almost two feet long,...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 12, 20223 min read
Treasured Textile
On September 22nd, the Longmeadow Historical Society and Storrs Library will proudly present a virtual talk by renowned expert Lynne...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Norway Street School
Cover of Norway Street School Memory Book In honor of Longmeadow’s students returning to school this week, we thought we’d invite you to...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Granny Note- A Forest of Oak Trees
As our readers will recall, we love so-called "Granny Notes"--those sometimes cryptic, sometimes vague, sometimes incredible stories...
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Beth Hoff
Nov 11, 20224 min read
Silver and Gold Spectacles and Thimbles
Did you know that Longmeadow once had a thriving spectacle and thimble manufacturing industry? From 1830 through 1861, at least 38 men in...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Granny Tales- Part II
"The Granny Tale: The Process of Discovering the Truth Behind the Note" As some of our readers will recall, we recently discussed so...
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Melissa M. Cybulski
Nov 11, 20222 min read
Student Copy Books: The Good Old (Math) Days
This week, as many families with school-aged children are wrapping up another busy week, let us pause and recognize the struggles...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 4, 20223 min read
Granny Notes and Bough Pots
Have you ever heard of a granny note? This is what historical societies and museums call the little slips of paper that come with...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 2, 20223 min read
To Encourage Music
Music at Longmeadow's early meeting house had been a very controversial topic during Stephen William's early years as minister. The...
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Betsy McKee
Nov 2, 20222 min read
"Working on the Railroad: Thomas Murray 1848-1926"
Longmeadow resident Thomas Murray kept a diary in 1887, and like many of his time who kept diaries, included mostly comments on the...
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