Barn & Soul Podcast: Episode 19- Discussing the History of Scituate, MA: From "Cold Brook" to Coastal Town

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Welcome to Barn & Soul, where farming meets heart, history, and a mission to preserve the past for a more sustainable future.

In this episode, we take you on a reflective journey through the history of our hometown- Scituate, Massachusetts - the place Dalby Farm has called home since the 1860s.

From its Wampanoag roots and Revolutionary War resilience to lighthouse legends, family farms, and the challenges of modern development, this coastal town holds nearly 400 years of stories.

Join Kendall as we explore the soul of Scituate: its people, its land, and how the tension between preservation and progress continues to shape life today.

🐑 Featuring insights on Dalby Farm’s origin and why green spaces- and rare breeds- matter more than ever.

☀️ Grab a warm drink and take a walk back in time with us.

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📚 References & Sources

1. Town of Scituate, MA – Historical Archives
   https://www.scituatema.gov
2. Massachusetts Historical Commission – Cultural Resource Info System (MACRIS)
   https://mhc-macris.net/
3. Scituate Historical Society – Local history, maps, and Revolutionary War records
   https://scituatehistoricalsociety.org
4. Massachusetts State Archives – Records of early colonial settlements and town charters
   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/
5. Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) – Tribal history and land acknowledgments
   https://www.wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/
6. U.S. Lighthouse Society – Scituate Lighthouse History
   https://uslhs.org
7. National Park Service – Maritime Heritage in Massachusetts
   https://www.nps.gov/subjects/maritime/maritime-massachusetts.htm
8. Dalby Farm Archives & Oral Histories (internal/family documentation)

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