Lovers of history, small town lore, and nostalgia will enjoy Historic Tales of Wilbraham by David F. Bourcier.
Our retired fire chief and local historian, Bourcier, is a lifelong Wilbraham resident who has turned his passion for history and his love for our small New England town into a fabulous historical exploration. Wilbraham Tidbits started as a historical research project, with Bourcier sharing tidbits on his website and Facebook page as early as 2023. In conjunction with The History Press, Bourcier has brought his fascinating stories to life in book format for readers everywhere.
Having lived in Wilbraham for the last 26 years, I've enjoyed learning about the Native American inhabitants who occupied our mountains and the shores of our rivers and ponds, the town's founding, our historical homes and families, and the businesses that thrived here. The glossy pages of Historic Tales of Wilbraham are filled with historic photos, maps, works of art, and artifacts of a small western Massachusetts town steeped in history. Tales of new beginnings, untimely deaths, and connections to historical events like the Revolutionary War, pirate treasure, and accusations of witchcraft. Meanwhile, the reader discovers stories involving the town's automotive history, the railroad, and local mills. At its heart, however, Historic Tales of Wilbraham is about the people who once called Wilbraham home or who have some connection to the town.
If history, local lore, and fascinating, well-told stories are what you crave, grab a copy of Historic Tales of Wilbraham today!
- Publisher : The History Press
- Publication date : May 6, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1467159425
- ISBN-13 : 978-1467159425
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