E-Newsletter | May 22, 2020
A Patriot Remembered for Memorial Day
 
Richard Dole was born in 1736 in Newbury. He fought in two wars during his lifetime, once for the British and once against them. Dole was only 20 years old when he volunteered to fight for the country of which he was then a citizen. 

The powder horn pictured below, which belonged to Dole and bears the date 1759, represents the period of time in which he fought on the side of the British during the French and Indian War. The hollow horn would typically have been made from cow or ox and functioned as a container for his gunpowder, keeping it dry and accessible. The unicorn and lion, which represent the symbolic crest of England, were carved into its surface.
 
However, just twenty years later, Dole joined the Continental Army and instead fought for freedom  from  England. Enlisting as a private and later being promoted to corporal, he may have even continued to carry this powder horn while fighting with the 10th Massachusetts Regiment at Valley Forge, Saratoga, Brandywine and Germantown.

The 18th century was a time of conflicting loyalties, but Richard Dole will be remembered as a staunch Patriot soldier. We at the Museum of Old Newbury remember his service and thank all the brave men and women who have fought for their country. 
"Yeat Yeat, Don't Tell Me!" Trivia Show Premiers

Jack Santos, Custom House Maritime Museum, and Colleen Turner Secino, Museum of Old Newbury, hosted the premier episode of the Newbury area's hottest trivia game a week ago today.

If you missed it, you can play along and download the questions here. If you are really brave, you can watch the zoom-cast here and for answers, click here .

Secino shares, "I don't know if it was necessarily the hottest show in town, but it was fun. People participated and we kept it close to the half-hour we had planned."

The Q&A trivia game format features pop-up questions and banter between the two co-hosts.

Over 20 people zoomed in for the first episode, with an average 11 answering.

Santos notes, "We have a history savvy audience base. The challenge moving forward is to do our due diligence when it comes to researching our questions."

Mark your calendars for the next Yeat Yeat, set for Friday, May 29, 2020, @ 12:00 p.m. Look for the zoom link in that morning's e-Newsletter or email info@newburyhistory to get the link earlier.
Something is Always Cooking at the Museum

Locke-Ober Cafe's signature dressing is not only delicious on a salad, but makes a great marinade for all those yummy grilled meats and seafood that are a staple on our summer menus!

French Dressing

2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
2 1/4 cup olive oil

Place all ingredients except oil in quart bottle or ball jar. Shake vigorously until well mixed. Add oil. Cap and let stand for 48 hours. Shake well every time it is used.

ICYMI: Puzzle Me This...And the Band Played On

The National Band of Newburyport poses in front of the Plum Island Hotel in the early 20th century. In the front row, two men hold on to a goat, the band’s mascot.

Waterfront concerts have always been a popular summer event in Newbury and Newburyport. The hotel was the largest hostelry on the island.

Although there were numerous landlords, the hotel became best known under Captain Nathaniel Brown in the 1830s and under William H. Thompson in the mid-19th century. The cuisine was highly esteemed and game dinners were a favorite. Over the decades, the hotel was remodeled and updated. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in May 1914.

Click on the image above to begin.

(*ICYMI: In Case You Missed It)
Watts' Scene

Museum of Old Newbury Board Member,  Bob Watts, shares his May stroll about the museum, capturing the varied flora and fauna in all its flowering beauty. Pictured: the gazebo in the upper garden, wisteria in bloom and the pear tree popping its buds.

PHOTO CREDIT: Bob Watts - Newburyport, MA

Even though the museum is not open, feel free to walk around and enjoy our grounds.

We'd love to see your pictures, too. Send photos in and around the Newburys to info@newburyhistory.org. Let us know where you took the image and any other useful information.

Look for select images in upcoming e-Newsletters and be eligible to win a free membership.
During this difficult period of COVID-19, we rely on your support more than ever. We are working to reschedule many of the programs that we have had to postpone, as well as develop new, online programs for you to enjoy and keep us connected. We hope, if you are able, that you will consider a donation to the museum. Thank you for your continued support.
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Newburyport, MA 01950
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