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Kristy Johnson
17 reviews on 1 places
Treasure trove of memorials. So many stories I will go home and read about.
“Lt. Thomas Putnam (1615–1686), built the home circa 1648. His grandson, Israel Putnam, the famous general of the American Revolution, was born in the house.
Lt. Thomas Putnam was the father of Sgt. Thomas Putnam Jr., (Israel's half-uncle), a notorious figure in the Salem witch trials.
The Putnam House is now owned by the Emerson Family, the same owners of Putnam Pantry.
Israel Putnam was significant in the Battle of Bunker Hill, “Old Put.”
Sadly this house is falling apart, and I couldn’t even see historical markers anymore.
The Putnam family gained wealth by testifying against neighbors and rivals (all descendants of the Towne family) and having all the female descendants murdered during the Salem witch trials, except for Sarah, who was jailed for nine months and then released.
A Nurse defendant sold the Rebecca Nurse land to a Putnam descendant years later so maybe they found a way forward after a kind of evil I cannot fathom?
The Putnams did have those who served honorably in the revolution of the country.
Lt. Thomas Putnam was the father of Sgt. Thomas Putnam Jr., (Israel's half-uncle), a notorious figure in the Salem witch trials.
The Putnam House is now owned by the Emerson Family, the same owners of Putnam Pantry.
Israel Putnam was significant in the Battle of Bunker Hill, “Old Put.”
Sadly this house is falling apart, and I couldn’t even see historical markers anymore.
The Putnam family gained wealth by testifying against neighbors and rivals (all descendants of the Towne family) and having all the female descendants murdered during the Salem witch trials, except for Sarah, who was jailed for nine months and then released.
A Nurse defendant sold the Rebecca Nurse land to a Putnam descendant years later so maybe they found a way forward after a kind of evil I cannot fathom?
The Putnams did have those who served honorably in the revolution of the country.
Leaving a review to remind myself to come back!!!
The library and museum share a building and it’s on this adorable street with a small waterfall behind it and several cafes across the street.
Very picturesque!
The birds were munching at a feeder outside as the rain fell on the benches beside the grassy slope to the left.
I’m not seeing a ramp to get in, so it may not be accessible. There are quite a few stairs (maybe 10).
The library and museum share a building and it’s on this adorable street with a small waterfall behind it and several cafes across the street.
Very picturesque!
The birds were munching at a feeder outside as the rain fell on the benches beside the grassy slope to the left.
I’m not seeing a ramp to get in, so it may not be accessible. There are quite a few stairs (maybe 10).
This trail extends throughout Needham, but there’s no parking elsewhere.
Beautiful trail though!
Beautiful trail though!
Don’t eat the fish here, but enjoy the view! Absolutely stunning little waterfall and paved pathway along the Charles.
There are several benches to sit and rest and there’s even trash and recycling cans.
Very accessible pathway!
There are several benches to sit and rest and there’s even trash and recycling cans.
Very accessible pathway!