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Town Events

This page contains photos of various events that have taken place in town over the years. Photos by Joe Roberts unless otherwise noted.

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Knox Trail Reenactment


Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Knox Trail Reenactment A photo of the Knox Trail Reenactment. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Knox Trail Reenactment A photo of the Knox Trail Reenactment. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Knox Trail Reenactment A photo of the Knox Trail Reenactment. Photo by Dave Carver.

Bi-Centennial Parade



Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham Bi-Centennial Parade Photo of the Bi-Centennial Parade in Wilbraham, 1976. Photo by Dave Carver.

War Memorial Dedication


This section contains photos of the war memorial dedication event that took place on 12 November 2002. I have 0ver 100 photos of this event, a sampling of them are available below.


Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication The Soldier's Monument at the center of town.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication The memorial prior to official unveiling.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication The Center Drug Store.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication People gathering for the official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication People gathering for the official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication One of the Wilbraham Fire Trucks making an appearance. Note the price of gas ($1.49) at the gas station! About half of what we pay in 2007!

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Townspeople enjoying the parade.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Another parade shot.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication One more parade shot.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication One more parade shot.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication One more parade shot.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication A portion of the Minnechaug High School Band that played for the event.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication More of the Minnechaug High School Band that played for the event.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Minnechaug Band Members.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Unveiling of the monuments.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Official ceremonies.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Minnechaug Band Members playing a piece for the event.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication A close up shot of one of the monuments.

Old photographs of various sites around Wilbraham War Memorial Dedication Another view of the Soldier's Monument.

More photos coming!


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