A huge thank you to one and all who helped make our Round Robin a success once more. The kids had a lot of fun today. The teachers say that it’s a day they all look forward to and remember.
Thank you to all our cookie bakers, museum docents, and cemetery characters.
One of the goals of the Salisbury Historical Society is to instill an appreciation of local history in our young people. We have an interesting teaching format, which is enjoyable to children and attending adults as well, called The Round Robin.
Round Robin is a local history awareness initiative organized by the Historical Societies of Salisbury, Andover, and Webster for the fourth graders of those towns. This annual event visits each town’s Historical Society. Salisbury also offers a guided walk through our Museum, Meeting House, and the Old Baptist Cemetery with a distinctive cemetery walk featuring individuals interred in the Baptist Graveyard. The program concludes with a midday picnic and traditional games on the Salisbury Town Green.
Volunteers in character
Cindy Owen, Judy Elliot, Lorna Carlisle & Joe SchmidlAaron, Joe Schmidl, Judy Elliot, Stephanie2019 Jane Cravens, Linda Denoncourt, Dennis Melchin, Maggie Schmidl, Cindy Owen, Joe Schmidl2014 John Kepper, Maggie Schmidl, Dennis Melchin, Laurel MartinLinda Denoncourt, Laurel Martin, John Kepper, Maggie Schmidl
A the Lunch Break, followed by Old Time Recreation
The classes enjoy lunch in the shade.Trying out an old-time gameStarting to get the hang of it.Just about got it2024 Determination led to successThey always linger to talk to Moses Garland (Joe Schmidl) about the musket, a favorite of the day.
Older Captures of Round Robin events
2016 Maggie Schmidl & Gail Henry awaiting the arrival of the first of 3 school buses2013 Maggie & Doc Phillips taking a well-deserved break2011 For quite a few years, Mary Phillips was the dynamo behind our events.2011 Mary Phillips explaining the town’s Hearse2011 Maggie Schmidl as Aurelia Blaisedell2011 Arthur Garvin explaining his Civil War Diorama, a favorite stop in the Meeting House2011 Waiting for the last bus on a well-deserved break, Martha Heath, John Kepper, Dennis Melchin, Maggie Schmidl, & Laurel Martin2011 Laurel Martin in character answering questions in the Cemetery Walk2011 Dennis Melchin as the dignified town notable, Reuben TrueAbt 2011, Reuben True and Moses Garland (Dennis Melchin & Arthur Garvin)In 2010, Dr. Paul LaRaia played the part of a long-deceased physician and stayed perfectly in character when asked about germs. “Germs? What are those? He asked.Penny LaRaia is demonstrating spinning wool.2008 Martha Heath on an unusually warm Round Robin Day, awaiting her student’s arrival
Each year, we hope that the children’s enjoyment of town history day will be memorable for them and in turn flower into a love of history to be passed on to future generations. The fourth grade is the perfect time, as they are filled with curiosity.
Group photos were taken for a few years, and even a song was sung together, however, the schedule became a bit tight and was discontinued.
