Plaques Showcase Historic Homes

Proud of your home’s historic roots? Put up a plaque so everyone will know.

The offers historical house plaques to local residents. The house plaques will indicate the date the house was constructed and will feature a distinctive, society-approved design.

Want to learn more about your home? The society has an historic inventory of homes and structures that describes many of the town’s historic homes and features a brief history of each, according to society president Linda Casey.

The plaques measure 12 x 16 inches and are made of durable MDO weatherproof signboard, finished with three coats of special sign-painter grade, oil-based primer and an enamel topcoat. They feature a white background with black, hand-painted lettering and have pre-drilled holes for easy mounting.

Want to learn more about your home? The society has an historic inventory of homes and structures that describes many of the town’s historic homes and features a brief history of each, according to society president Linda Casey.

This research is available when the museum is open from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday or by appointment.

Otherwise, residents can trace their house deed back to its original owner. The town assesor's office has many of these records and the deed records are also available through the Worcester County Registrar of Deeds.

The plaques are available for $75. For more information or to obtain a plaque,  contact Nancy Deschenes, the sign program coordinator. She can be reached by phone at: 508-839-2944; or by email at jeanan2@verizon.net.

The Grafton Historical Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Grafton’s historical legacy. For more information about the society or to become a member, contact Linda Casey by phone at 508-839-0000; or by email at l-casey@msn.com