A little more than one year ago, the Historical Society launched a project to publish a History of Littleton for the town’s 300^th Anniversary in 2014. The project began in May 2010 when the Society extended an open invitation to people with experience in writing and publishing to come to a meeting. The response was amazing! The 300Book Committee literally coalesced at that meeting and the project was underway.

The Members of the 300Book Committee include co-editors, Melinda Hobausz and Deborah Jacobs, both of whom have extensive experience in editing and publishing, and a dedicated group of 11 researchers/writers who are currently working on selected topics. These include early town history, Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII, churches, schools, library, roads, transportation and railroads, businesses, recreation, and biographies of notable people.

When writers are finished with these sections later this fall, work will begin on other areas. This is where you come in – please let us know your ideas about other topics to include. Also, if you would like to be a part of the group working on this project, you are invited to come to one of the 300Book Committee meetings (October 12, November 16, and December 8) at 7:30PM at the Historical Society. You can contact Ann Himmelberger at ahhimmelberger@Verizon.net or 978-742-5960 for more information.

Looking back over the last year, it is obvious that the 300Book Committee has made a lot of progress and is on track to complete the project in time for the Tercentennial celebration. There’s a great spirit of collaboration, discovery, and excitement as the Committee goes about creating the 300Book. You are invited to be a part of the project. Share your ideas! Join the group!