We are always looking to enhance the community we serve by preserving the history. One area that we are working on now is to maintain the historical benefits of the community of Foxboro MA. We are doing this in preserving the St. Augustine Chapel Meeting House. Originally this Mill Streetproperty was owned by the Hartshorn Family and was known as the Hartshorn Farm. In the Mid 1800's, Deacon Charles Morse and his wife Hestor purchased this 100+ acre parcel of land with the help of the Boston Children's Aide Society. They renamed it the Rocklawn Farm. From this point on, the land would be recognized as a place of benevolent work. Under the guidance and care of the Morses, approximately 200 boys from troubled homes in Boston were educated and trained at the farm. To read more go to the following http://mercury.smartedu.net/~cmh//CMHhistory.html We encourage anyone who is looking to maintain the heritageof their community to look for areas you can get involved in your neighborhood. |
Rural Revitalization