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The
Town of Edwards
Historical Association |
| The Town of Edwards
has had a historical group since the 1970's, sometimes
more active than others. The present Association
began in December 1998. |
| Location |
| The Edwards History
Center is located in the historic Edwards Town Hall,
161 Main Street. Entry may be made through the
side entrance, which is handicapped accessible.
The Edwards Town Hall was built in 1895 and 1896 
following the disastrous fire of July 4, 1894, which
nearly destroyed the village. It has been of
service for many businesses as well as for the Town
and Village Boards' activities. |
| Hours |
| All year by
appointment and Wednesdays from 1 until 3 PM during
July and August. |
| Membership |
Please consider
joining the Edwards Historical Association.
| Annual
Dues |
| Individual
membership: |
$5.00 |
| Family
membership: |
$10.00 |
| Lifetime
membership: |
$100.00 |
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| Meetings
and Activities |
| The Association meets
on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM at the
History Center, February through June and September
through November. Programs of local interest are
presented at each meeting. Local citizens are
encouraged to contact the
Historian if they are interested in assisting with
future programs at the monthly meetings. |
| Present
Goal |
| To obtain larger
quarters for the storage and display of the items in
the Edwards History Center collection. |
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| The
Start of Edwards |
| Edwards is Township
#8 of Macomb's Great Tract No. 3. It was
originally a square, but later a section from Hermon
was added to the upper right hand corner. The
military highway and the waterpower from the
Oswegatchie River induced settlers to come to the town
and establish businesses and homes.
While the first settlers came in 1812, and the
large influx of Scottish immigrants in 1819, the town
was not organized by an act of legislature until April
7, 1827. The original community was started on the Island
with the first annual meeting held at the house of
William Martin on May 1, 1827. Orra Shead was
elected the first supervisor.
The village expanded on the mainland along the
military highway (the Russell Turnpike) and the town
developed with farming. Then the discovery of
talc and zinc made the community a mining town until
1981 when the mines closed.
You can read more about the
start of the Town of Edwards here. |
| Mission
Statement |
| The primary purposes
of the Edwards Historical Association shall be:
A. to collect and preserve artifacts, written
articles and memories of the village and town of
Edwards, and
B. to disseminate information to the general
public through welcoming visitors to the museum, open
meetings of the historical association, printed
articles and cultural events.
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| Educational
Programs |
| The Historian is
prepared to present programs on local history to
school and other groups to share the many aspects of
Edwards for the edification and enjoyment of others.
Call Mrs. Freeman
at (315)562-3500 or contact her by any of the other
methods indicated at the top of the navigation bar at
the left.
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