Noted poet and newspaper editor William Cullen Bryant was born in Cummington, and returned for many years to summer there. Landmarks include William Cullen Bryant Homestead and Greenwood Music Camp. Cummington is the birthplace of William Cullen Bryant, romantic poet and journalist.
Every piece is drawn from Cummington's own map data and historic archives, then printed and shipped from the USA when you order. No two towns look alike.
Every road in town, on archival matte paper
The same map, in navy and silver
Famous natives, by birth year
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
Archival matte print of a local landmark, credited to its photographer
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
Population 2010: 872 → 2020: 829
From Wikidata (CC0).
Cummington was first settled in 1762 and officially incorporated in 1779. It was named after Colonel John Cumings, the original landholder.
The first Congregational Church minister was Reverend James Briggs of Norton, Massachusetts, a graduate of Yale College around 1775. Briggs was the son of Deacon James and Damaris (White) Briggs, and the husband of Anna Wiswall.
Several Revolutionary War patriots are buried in Cummington, including Nathaniel Holbrook, Seth Wilder Sr., and Seth Wilder Jr.
Noted poet and newspaper editor William Cullen Bryant was born in Cummington, and returned for many years to summer there. His house is now preserved and open to the public as the William Cullen Bryant Homestead. The town hosts the Cummington Fair every August. The fair features many events, including adult and 4-H exhibition halls, a craft barn, vaudeville stage, antique car parade, oxen pull, and an assortment of rides, games, and food stands.
The town was the subject of a 1945 documentary film, The Cummington Story, about the welcome given to a group of European refugees.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Cummington, Massachusetts, revision 1374300747 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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