The first volume of “Historic Childs,” a series of articles written by Doug Farley, director of the Cobblestone Museum. In this volume, one can also read volumes written by Freeman Lattin, who was an intern at the museum at the time.

Historic Childs: John Proctor was instrumental in shaping hamlet 8.15.2020

Historic Childs: Blacksmith shop was a vital business in Gaines hamlet 8.29.2020

Historic Childs: Nellie Vagg, wife of blacksmith, was active leader in temperance movement 9.05.2020

Historic Childs: Gaines community embraced temperance, fought alcohol consumption 9.12.2021

Historic Childs: More than cobblestones in the hamlet with many brick buildings 9.19.2020

Historic Childs: The Cobblestone Universalist Church continues as focal point of museum 9.26.2020

Historic Childs: Ward House gives chance to step back in time 10.03.2020

Historic Childs: Schoolhouse shows different era for educating children 10.10.2020

Historic Childs: Kendall Town Hall was reconstructed as Farmers Hall at Cobblestone Museum 10.24.2020

Historic Childs: Harness Shop, relocated to Cobblestone Museum, showcases skilled trade from another era 10.31.2020

Historic Childs: Electricity came to Gaines hamlet in 1926, with many embracing a more modern life 11.13.2020

Historic Childs: Electricity comes to the hamlet, revolutionizing homes (Part 2) 11.21.2020

Historic Childs: Electricity powered many labor-saving devices in homes (Part 3) 11.28.2020

Historic Childs: Electricity comes to the hamlet in Gaines (Part 4) 12.05.2020

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