- Samplers in the Town of Carlisle's collection
These samplers were worked by Carlisle girls between the years of 1786 and 1838. The girls ranged in age from 10 to 19 years old. They are representative of needlework done by young girls attending finishing schools, or academies. The samplers w... View Exhibit Page
- Battle of Gettysburg - Artifacts from Fields and Forests: Washington Irving Heald's collection given to the Gleason Public Library.
- The Town of Carlisle, Massachusetts is fortunate to have a noteworthy collection of Civil War artifacts from the three-day 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. Carlisle native son Washington Irving Heald (1858-1935) purchased the collection from Joel Albertus... View Exhibit Page
- 1896-2021: The 125th Anniversary of the Gleason Library
: An exhibit showcasing Carlisle's love of knowledge and community, from 1797. There was excitement and celebration when the brick and mortar of the Gleason Library opened its doors. At last, townspeople had a permanent place where they could go for books and magzines, as well as a comfortable place to read and study.
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