1785 - Shays' Rebellion 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.
1925 - Caretaker cottage built Artemas built the caretaker cottage behind the main house for Florence to live in.
Thomas Walter Jr died
Artemas built the caretaker cottage behind the main house for Florence to live in.