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OUR MISSION:
THE RAMAPOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH THE CARE OF THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE SINCE 1903. THE GOAL IS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY.
The Founding of the Ramapogue Historical Society:
The RHS (Ramapogue Historical Society) was founded in 1903 by 12 West Springfield residents that came together to purchase the Josiah Day House from two of the Day sisters. Their passion was to preserve this crucial piece of local history. The Josiah Day House is a Saltbox style house built in 1754 by Josiah Day, and is one of the last of these types of homes on its original foundation in the United States. This house has seen the majority of West Springfield History, and has deep ties to American History. Such as the Day families ties to Shay's Rebellion, and the trolley system that used to run between Springfield and West Springfield. To learn more about this interesting Historic location and the Day family, email [email protected] to book at tour!
FUNDING:
THE RAMAPOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FUNDED BY DONATIONS THAT HELP PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE. WANT TO DONATE? CONTACT US AT [email protected]
THE RAMAPOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH THE CARE OF THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE SINCE 1903. THE GOAL IS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY.
The Founding of the Ramapogue Historical Society:
The RHS (Ramapogue Historical Society) was founded in 1903 by 12 West Springfield residents that came together to purchase the Josiah Day House from two of the Day sisters. Their passion was to preserve this crucial piece of local history. The Josiah Day House is a Saltbox style house built in 1754 by Josiah Day, and is one of the last of these types of homes on its original foundation in the United States. This house has seen the majority of West Springfield History, and has deep ties to American History. Such as the Day families ties to Shay's Rebellion, and the trolley system that used to run between Springfield and West Springfield. To learn more about this interesting Historic location and the Day family, email [email protected] to book at tour!
FUNDING:
THE RAMAPOGUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FUNDED BY DONATIONS THAT HELP PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE. WANT TO DONATE? CONTACT US AT [email protected]
BY LAWS AS OF JANUARY 10, 2024
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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND PRESERVING THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE
The Josiah Day House is the oldest known surviving saltbox brick house in America. Built in 1754 by Josiah Day, the house is located on Park Street in West Springfield, MA. It was lived in by the Day Family until 1903, when the last Four Day sisters sold the house to the newly formed Ramapogue Historical Society.
The RHS was formed to care for the Josiah Day House, with it's mission to preserve the Josiah Day House. In our efforts to preserve the house and keep it running as a museum, we host events to educate the community, bring in donations, and keep West Springfield's history alive.
The RHS was formed to care for the Josiah Day House, with it's mission to preserve the Josiah Day House. In our efforts to preserve the house and keep it running as a museum, we host events to educate the community, bring in donations, and keep West Springfield's history alive.
aNNUAL EVENTS
- Strawberry Social: Held annually each June, the Strawberry Social is sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas and Gooseberry Farms. It is $5.00 per person to enter.
- Spring Lecture: Held annually each May, the Spring Lecture functions as an annual meeting of the Society and hosts a speaker for the public to listen to.
- Fall Festival and Cemetery Tours: Held annually each October, come enjoy this free community event at the Josiah Day House and enjoy delicious apple crisp made by Calabrese Market. After the Fall Festival, come down to the Cemetery on Park Street and enjoy tours of the graveyard.
VISITING THE DAY HOUSE
Unless you are visiting during a public event, appointments are required to visit the Josiah Day House. They are $5.00 per person. To book a tour, please email [email protected] with the amount of people, and the date and time you were looking for. The house is typically open for tours from late April to early November.
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