By Linda Rennie, Marlborough Historical Society
Marlborough – Just as youngsters start new school years, and programs begin anew, the community of Marlborough has a history of September beginnings.
On Sept. 1, 1790, the Main Street through Marlborough became part of the great Post Road from Boston to Worcester.
In September 1829, the Universalist Meeting House in Marlborough was dedicated, by a sermon from Rev. Sebastian Streeter of Boston. Sept. 15, 1836, the second meeting house, built on Spring Hill was dedicated. It was built by the Union Society of Marlborough.
The first number of the Marlborough Star newspaper was published by C.A. Wood on Sept. 9, 1865
On Sept. 29, 1875, the first annual exhibition of the Farmers and Mechanics” Club of Marlborough was held. There was a street parade and procession.
It was in September 1964 that the first meeting of the Marlborough Historical Society was held to lay the foundation for the organization. The Historical Society was formed at the behest of Mayor Kuson Haddad. Through the years the society has progressed solely on its own merit through grants, fundraisers and generous contributions. The society houses itself in the Peter Rice Homestead at 377 Elm St. Here the past of Marlborough is being cared for and preserved for generations to come. It is Marlborough's legacy to their heirs.