Back in the Day: The Straw Era

In the day a 12 year old girl, named Betsey Metcalf, longed for a beautiful straw hat. Unfortunately, she and her family could not afford this straw bonnet. Determined Betsey gathered straw and some simple tools from her father's barn. She shared her new found skill with other girls and one inparticular Enice of Foxborough. To find out more about Betsey and the girls see Mr. Rosetti in the Ahern library and begin reading Foxborough Gem of Norfolk Country By: Jack Authelet.

History of Foxboro

If you are really curious about the town of Foxboro, Massachusetts here are a few links that might wet your appetite.



http://norfolkcountymagen.info/foxborough/fox_hist_soc.htm



http://www.foxboroughhistory.org/

Early Years in Foxborough, Massachusetts

After exploring some good old fashion text books, I came across the name Charles James Fox, whose namesake is for the town of Foxboro...Further investigation I found that the Honorable Charles James Fox, was a member of the English House of Commons . Charles was a great supporter of the Colonies and defended their actions. Mr. Fox was a true patriot, no one would ever question his ability to name the town of Foxboro.