Peddling Your Wares: A Look at the Itinerant Merchant in Early 19th Century New England

The Northborough Historical Society will hold its first monthly
meeting of the season on Friday, September 27, 2013. The evening
will begin with a Pot Luck Supper at 6:30. Members and the public
are invited to bring their favorite dish and gather for an
old-fashioned supper. The society’s meeting will begin following
the supper at 7:30 pm, followed by the evening’s program, “Peddling
Your Wares: A
Look at the Itinerant Merchant in Early 19th Century New England”
presented by Tom Kelleher.

The program presenter, Tom
Kelleher, is the Curator at Old Sturbridge Village. Tom’s
presentation explores how thousands of traveling salesmen in the
1800‘s brought goods from around the world to the homes of farm
families, as part of the growing consumer revolution. His discussion
also explores the fascinating news, stories and conversation the
peddler’s shared with the isolated farm families.

Meetings are held at the Historical Society building, 50 Main Street
(corner of Main and School Streets) in Northborough. There is no
charge to attend. All are welcome.