All members of the Kindred were called to gather in person for the 120th Annual Meeting of the Membership, Sunday, August 17, 2025 at The Stetson Homestead, 83 Stetson Shrine Lane, Norwell, MA. See details as provided in the “call letter“. David Gifford reported that 15 “members of the Stetson Kindred, along with spouses, children and grandchildren gathered at the Norwell Homestead on a sunny, warm third Sunday of August 2025 for the 120th Stetson Kindred of America Reunion. The homestead was in good condition with a new roof having been installed last year and the field was freshly mowed thanks to Matt Dyer. Among the 40 or more people present the youngest was 6-year-old Maren Hopey, a member of the Cavicchi family who had the largest family group with 20 people present. They were presented with a gift basket. The oldest members in attendance were Susan Stetson Clarke and Robert Vaughan, both 83. The newest member present, attending for the first time was Amy Tanner who also came the farthest, travelling from San Francisco, California. David Stetson Gifford and his wife Linda from Welland, Ontario, Canada were also in attendance proving that we are an international organization. The group photo was taken by Matt Dyer using a drone, a first for the Kindred.”
Note: “The Call”, announcing the convening of the Annual Meeting of the Membership and including Reservation forms, is mailed in mid-July to all members and associate members of record in good standing. Reunion invitations are not mailed to members who are two or more years in arrears in their dues. If you are not sure of your member status or have recently moved, please contact the Membership Secretary.
Directions to The Homestead:
From the North
From I-93, take Route 3 South toward Plymouth/Cape Cod. Take Exit 13 for Rte. 53 (Washington St) and follow Rte 53 south/west. Just past the intersection with Rte. 139, turn left at the light at Broadway. Continue straight as Broadway flows into River Street. Stay on River Street until you pass over Rte. 3. Turn right onto Stetson Shrine Lane (not Stetson Road). Entrance to The Homestead will be on your left (dirt road) just before you get to the Stetson Meadows Cemetery.
From the South
From Rte 3 North, take Exit 12 and go West on Rte. 139. Turn right onto Rte. 53 (Columbia Road), then right at the light onto Broadway. Continue straight as Broadway flows into River Street. Stay on River Street until you pass over Rte. 3. Turn right onto Stetson Shrine Lane (not Stetson Road). Entrance to The Homestead will be on your left (dirt road) just before you get to the Stetson Meadows Cemetery.
From the West
If coming from Providence, take Rte 44 East into Plymouth, then Rte 3 North to Exit 12. Follow directions of “From the South” from there.
From Rockland (Hingham Street) Hotels
Take Hingham Street south to the end. Turn left onto Webster Street and after a couple of miles turn right onto Main Street and take that to the end (Hanover Cemetery/Congregational Church intersection). Turn left onto Route 139 and after a few miles turn right onto Rte. 53 (Columbia Road). At the first light turn left onto Broadway. Continue straight as Broadway flows into River Street. Stay on River Street until you pass over Rte. 3. Turn right onto Stetson Shrine Lane (not Stetson Road). Entrance to The Homestead will be on your left (dirt road) just before you get to the Stetson Meadows Cemetery.
HOTELS
There are three nearby hotels all within a short drive of the Shrine, and walking distance of each other in nearby Rockland, MA:
Doubletree by Hilton – 929 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370 phone (781) 871-0545
Comfort Inn – 850 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370 phone (781) 423-2968
Best Western Hotel – 909 Hingham St, Rockland, MA 02370 phone (781) 871-5660
There are no hotels in Norwell or Marshfield, but many more can be found in the Plymouth area. There are also a number of B&B inns in Plymouth and Duxbury.
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