Charlton, Massachusetts founded in 1963
Home of the Charlton Historical Society
255 Stafford Street
Charlton, MA 01507
The most historic building in Charlton
Constructed in 1797
One of the least altered and best documented examples of a wayside tavern of the Federal period in New England
General Marquis de Lafayette visited in 1824
Directions
From Massachusetts Turnpike, take exit 9 (Sturbridge). Turn right at second exit onto Route 20 east. After entering Charlton, at the fourth set of traffic lights turn left onto Center Depot Road. Then turn right at the blinking light. The Rider Tavern, 255 Stafford Street, is about 1 mile on the left, at the intersection with Northside Road.
One room schoolhouse
Last of District Schools in town ownership
School bell circa 1719
Bell donated by Jesse Smith, a captain during the American Revolution
Classes ceased in December 1949
Militia Lot
Located opposite the Rider Tavern
The Militia Lot is town owned
General Marquis de Lafayette reviewed the assembled troops here in 1824
213 Charlton Men served in the Civil War