Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, the town of Sharon was settled in 1637 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was named after the Sharon Plain in Israel due to its lush forestation. A statue in front of the public library is of Deborah Sampson, a Sharon woman who disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the American Revolutionary War. Deborah survived the war and came home where she married Benjamin Gannett and lived the rest of her days.
Recommended Resources
Features the Econo Lodge in Sharon. Visitors can enjoy many of the tourist attractions located near the hotel. Nearby attractions include Gillette Stadium, Foxboro Sports Center and the Kendall Whaling Museum.
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-sharon-massachusetts-MA139
Organization that provides support and encouragement for mothers in Sharon. Consult a history of the chapter, access membership forms and review the club’s playgroups.
http://www.momsclubofsharon.com/
Outdoor facility for dogs and dog walkers to enjoy. Includes the park’s rules, directions, photos of the park grounds and information on how to support the park.
http://www.sharondogpark.org/
Historical museum, videos and other resources on the history of the town. Details the items for sale at the museum shop, a calendar of events and the hours of service.
http://www.sharonhistoricalsociety.org/
This library that has books, DVDs, book recommendations and other information resources. Place books on hold, renew book holds and request museum passes through the website.
http://www.sharonpubliclibrary.org/
Educates the students of Sharon, Massachusetts at the secondary and elementary levels. The district calendar of events, committee documents, budgets and the curriculum can be found on the website.
http://www.sharon.k12.ma.us/
Store that sells numerous kinds of kosher chocolates and candies. There is press coverage of the store, a list of specializes, gift certificates for sale and a way to place orders.
http://www.sweetheartsthree.com/
Jewish institution that worships in the Reformed manner. Donate money to support the Temple’s operations, find event photos and videos from the rabbi.
http://www.temple-sinai.com/
Town of Sharon's public services, regulations and by-laws are provided. Review Sharon’s by-laws, job openings, public notices, online bill payment tool and town news.
http://www.townofsharon.net/
