Artemas Ward, serving as a circuit judge, faced down the rebels at the Worcester Courthouse. The defeat of Shays' Rebellion was a landmark event for the stability of the young nation.See also: 1780's, Ward House Events
1847 - Artemas Ward Family monument erected Artemas Ward Family monument was erected in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury Center.
Served at Second and Third Continental Congress.
House donated to Harvard University.