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Map of New England (copy), 1614 made by Captain John Smith as he observed and described it in 1614. Printed by James Recue of London, done by Stanford's Geological Establishment.

This is a family photo of the Jared B. Baker family. Jared was the town's blacksmith. [Although there are names written on the photo I am making corrections. I am a family member and know the death dates of two of the children so I know that the…

Old Home Day "Woodmobile and Portable Woodsaw" demonstrations behind the Congregational Church. Carriages and Carriage sheds as well as the fashions in 1900 can be seen. The "Hayward" house and Central School are in the background.

Climbing the greased pole during Old Home Day celebration in the back of the Town Hall - 1900.

Old Home Day Fair on the East side of Halifax Town Hall

Load of sawdust in Palmer Mill Yard. Fred Timmes is behind the wagon

Country Store located on Plymouth Street, opposite the Congregational Church. Civil War Monument is in view. The front of Pope's Tavern can be seen behind the store. This business was run first by the Packard brothers then the Pooles, followed by…

Flock of dominant white females when mated to red males, the offspring, males and females, could be separated by color

The old schoolhouse from South Halifax was a gift from the J. L. Jones family. It was subsequently moved, converted and became the town's first library. For the first few years, the Post Office shared the building.

Rural road with bridge crossing over Winnetuxet River.