Quaker Meeting House Tours

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Quaker Meeting House in Adams, built in 1782 by the East Hoosuck Meeting of the Society of Friends, will be open to the public on Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., from July 7 to Oct. 13.
 
The meeting house, essentially unchanged since its construction, is located in Maple Street Cemetery. It was the place of worship of four generations of the family of Susan B. Anthony, social reformer and women's rights activist born here in 1820, including Susan B. for her first 6 years.
 
Free tours are given by members of the Adams Historical Society. www.adamshistorical.us.
 
Daily Calendar: 2024: July 7 through Oct. 13.
 
Quaker Meeting House, Maple Street Cemetery, Adams, Mass.
 
Sundays,1 to 4 p.m., July 7 to Oct. 13: Free tours of the 1782 meeting house, place of worship of the family of Susan B. Anthony, born in Adams in 1820. 
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Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces Closure

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ADAMS, Mass. — Owner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.

King moved to Berkshire County eight years ago, first renovating and reopening the historic Wigwam in North Adams with her partner, Wayne Gelinas, and then the gift shop in Adams. She saw the boba tea shop as a way to bring some of her culture to the community.

King opened the shop in March 2023 and reopened it in the summertime for people to enjoy drinks and buy local gift items.

"Over the past three seasons I've loved making boba tea and smoothies, teaching people about boba pearls, and chatting with everyone who stopped by. Many customers even became friends, which made this little shop extra special," she wrote. Over the next few weeks I’ll be clearing out the shop, and everything will be priced below cost. If you enjoy a bargain or would like to stop by to say hi and bye, feel free."

King announced on Facebook on Sunday that it is time for her to "fully embrace retirement and focus on family and new adventures."

"Thank you for the conversations, laughs, and friendships," she wrote. "Adams will always hold a special place in my heart."

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