InOgdensVisit Clothier Home, Mary Louise and Ken Smith inform us of their Bank Avenue home’s rich history, host Ogden descendants, and erect a historical marker on the property.
The Smiths will host our first meeting of the 2017-2018 season on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 7 pm in their home at 503 Bank Avenue. The couple will present a Living History presentation on first owner Caleb Clothier and Riverton’s first Mayor, Edward Ogden, and his wife Sarah with a tour of the home’s basement. Reservations are required. Limited to first 30 registrants. Please RSVP by September 15 to Mary Louise at 609-304-5987 or email 1851riverbankmanor@comcast.net.
Changing of the Guard introduces HSR President Bill Brown.
In his President’s Message, Bill Brown highlights Society plans and underscores his interest in recognizing Riverton’s veterans of the US Armed Forces in time of war.
Summer Recap updates readers on what posts they may have missed on our website, rivertonhistory.com.
Thank-You Notes expresses our gratitude for several donated items.
Forms for 2018 dues and contributions will be included with the mailing for the November issue of the Gaslight News.
Former teacher at Riverton School, amateur historian, Historical Society of Riverton Board Member, website and newsletter editor
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