Amesbury

In 1968, Amesbury celebrated its 300th anniversary. Residents compiled a cookbook, commemorative coins were sold, dances and plays were held, and townspeople dressed in period costume as part of the many events for the town's tercentenary. Since then, Amesbury has grown considerably, with many new businesses—furniture makers, fine food products, Norman's Restaurant, and clothing shops—emerging. Old mills have been reinvented into spaces for artists, photographers, and other creative outlets...