North Dana Massachusetts Quabbin Old Home Day Parade Float 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Old Home Day celebrations, originating in New Hampshire in 1899, became a popular tradition across rural New England in the early 20th century. These annual events aimed to foster community spirit, encourage former residents to return, and celebrate local heritage, often featuring parades, speeches, and patriotic displays with American flags and period dress, as depicted here. This postcard captures such a festive gathering in Dana, Massachusetts, likely from the 1900s or 1910s.