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An account of a fundraising event that turned out to be, perhaps, the largest single event ever held in Maynard: "Barbecue Day".

This event was held to raise money for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument. A Parade downtown to Rev. John A. Crowe Park was followed by a speaking program and barbecue. The Honorable John F. Fitzgerald (Grandfather of President John F.…

James Mullin, for many years a town official, was the Chief Marshall of a parade on the occasion of the Barbecue at John A. Crowe Park on October 12, 1916. He led the parade from lower Main St. to Crowe Park mounted on a horse belonging to Mr. Nelson…

This hat was worn by James J. Mullin as Grand Marshall for Barbecue Day Parade on October 12, 1916. This Barbecue was put on in an attempt to raise funds for a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial.

A photograph in post card format of "Old Jim Mullin" donated by Ed Brennan. Jim Mullin was the Great Uncle of Ed Brennan. Mr. Mullin was the Chief Marshall of "Barbecue Day", October 12, 1916, Maynard, Mass.