Easton’s Tricentennial Garden

​On Saturday May 17 a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the planned Tricentennial Garden at the Easton Historical Society and Museum. The new garden, which memorializes Easton’s 300th anniversary, is a community partnership of the Easton Garden Club and the Easton Historical Society and Museum, with additional funding provided by the Easton Cultural Council, the Easton Legacy Fund, the Ames Tool Company, and the Easton community.
The garden designer, Ruth Riske, took her inspiration from H.H. Richardson’s design for the Railroad Station and its Romanesque architectural elements such as arches and symmetry. Native plantings of flowers common 200-300 years ago will be featured. The area, which was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, will include new entrances with a brick walkway and a gathering space in the shape of two arches. A sitting area with symmetrical planting beds will feature seasonal plantings. Additional phases of the project will introduce a pollinator friendly habitat and a new main entrance with a stone arch. Construction is anticipated to begin after Memorial Day. “Our aim is to create a space that weaves and connects the many threads of the garden, the Railroad Station and the Easton Historical District.” (Easton Garden Club)

Current plan for the Tricentennial Garden.

Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony were Linda Thomson-Clem, Chair of the Tricentennial Garden Committee, Ken Michel, President of the Easton Historical Society, and David Ames, 1st Vice President of the Easton Historical Society and President of the Easton Legacy Fund. Also present were Ruth Riske, Landscape Designer, David Clifton, Chair of the Tricentennial Committee, Craig Barger, Selectboard Representative, and board members of the various organizations involved.

​Pictured: Lyn Feeney, Co-President Easton Garden Club, Ken Michel, President Easton Historical Society and Museum, Linda Thomson-Clem, Chair of the Tricentennial Garden Committee, David Ames, 1st Vice President of the Easton Historical Society and Museum and President of the Easton Legacy Fund, Landscape Designer Ruth Riske, and Cindy Lemish, Co-President Easton Garden Club.
 
The groundbreaking was recorded by ECAT and photographed by Kris Ventresco of Starlight Photography, Easton, MA.
 
Anne Wooster Drury