TEMPLETON — The Narragansett Historical Society will host its last event of the year on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 4:30 with Santa, a bake sale, the Narragansett Regional High School marching band, a sing-a-long around the Christmas tree on the common and the annual tree lighting to cap it off.
NHS President Brian Tanguay urges visitors to, “Take a picture with Santa, no matter your age, and pick up a few treats, baked by our generous volunteers. These simple things help the organization grow and continue to do projects, events, and preserve Templeton’s rich history.”
Tanguay said the Historical Society is growing in membership and commitment to the community and through that commitment is able to offer historic displays, creative events and interesting articles in their newsletters.
Tanguay said, “With a dedicated group, we have found more ways to help the Society grow, we find ways to save money on projects and with the forestry plan, we will now make the land provide for us; logging, nature trails, planting trees for the future, and creating new outdoor events in the coming years.”
The recent focus has been the Grange hall, with the second floor ready to insulate and run new electrical outlets and lighting. The CPC recently offered a grant of $43,400 to support the project during the Fall town meeting on Nov. 20, which was passed unanimously.
“For that, we thank you all,” said Tanguay, “The newly restored Grange hall will provide the community with many opportunities of use, such as, meetings, dinners, musical entertainment, stage shows, historic presentations, Cabin Fever shows, and so much more. There will be many artifacts on display telling the story of Templeton to all who enter.”
Tanguay asked citizens to consider an annual donation, noting 100 percent of every dollar is invested into the Historical Society in some way or another.