When Belmont was a Town of Farms

Jane Sherwin is a Belmont resident and trained historian who for several years has researched and spoken about Belmont's rich history as a town of farms and market gardens. Working with Historian Richard Betts and the Belmont Historical Society she has gathered oral histories and images that help to illuminate this remarkable story. In her talk she will present highlights from her research, including a close look at the day-to-day challenges of governing a town of farms when greehouses and orchards covered the landscape and market wagons carried Belmont's bounty to Quincy Market. Join us on Tuesday, September 15th at 7 pm in the Assembly Room at the Belmont Public Library to learn more about Belmont's rich agricultural history.  

See a preview of Jane's talk right now! Click here for a video preview showing a sample of these historic images and hear narration by Jane Sherwin.