English NAVIGATE THIS PAGE New Brockton Restaurant Guide DW Field Golf Course Fuller Craft Museum Historical Society Rocky Marciano Statue Symphony Orchestra New Brockton Restaurant Guide New Brockton Restaurant Guide Available to Residents: The Brockton restaurant guide features over 120 eateries that are open to residents and visitors of the City - a great resource for showcasing the variety of cuisines available. BROCKTON RESTAURANT GUIDE DW Field Golf Course Established in 1927 D.W. Field Golf Course is a classic Stiles and Van Kleek 18 hole layout offering views of the Olmstead designed, D.W. Field Park. The par 70 course offers a wide range of teeing options, elevation changes, and enjoyment for golfers of all abilities. For more information visit: DWFIELDGOLFCOURSE.COM Fuller Craft Museum The Fuller Craft Museum serves as a public resource to chronicle, interpret and present craft in its many forms. The museum supports and influences the field through education and thought leadership. Its goals are to advance the field, expand the audience, engage the community and sustain our resources. For more information visit: FULLERCRAFT.ORG Historical Society "We Invented America" With Brockton at the center of our nation’s industrial development, individuals and organizations come together through the Historical Society to promote the city and region’s rich legacy. BROCKTONHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG CURRENT EXHIBITS INCLUDE: Edison Exhibit The Edison exhibit features a rare display of early incandescent bulbs, wiring, and equipment developed by Thomas Edison. In 1883, Edison selected Brockton, MA as the testing site for the world's first standardized central power system. Fire Museum The Brockton Fire Museum was constructed to preserve the proud history of fire fighting in the Brockton area and reflects the look of a Victorian Era station. Thousands of fire-fighting artifacts are preserved within the installation along with a memorial dedicated to the memory of Brockton’s own firemen who were killed in the Strand Theater disaster of 1941. To visit or to find out more about fire-fighting visit these websites: Firemuseums.com and strandfire.com The Homestead The "original Homestead" was built in 1767 by Deacon Jeremiah Beal, descendant of Hingham's John Beal - one of the first shoemakers in America. Throughout the 19th century, the Homestead was used as a tavern called "The Solid Rock Inn." The building was later acquired by the Brockton Historical Society and still reflects a mix of 18th, 19th, and early 20th century architecture. The exhibit features items including primitive tools, a cast iron stove, intricate tin ceilings and fine works of art. The Homestead's library contains books, photographs, and genealogical materials relating to every period of Brockton's rich social and economic history. Shoe Museum The installation features “ The Rise and Fall of the American Shoe Industry” a documentary which traces the evolution of American shoemaking from the 16th century to the present. Additionally, the museum displays a popular exhibit of celebrity footwear including those worn by presidents and first ladies as well as Ted Williams, Arthur Fiedler, and Rocky Marciano. The shoe museum also features a unique collection of military shoes from the Civil War through Desert Storm. Rocky Marciano Statue Born in Brockton in 1923, Rocky Marciano was the reigning heavyweight champion of the world from September 23rd, 1952 to April 27th, 1956. Known and loved locally for his work ethic and unwillingness to quit, Marciano learned to box while serving in the United States Army during World War II. A member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Marciano’s career statistics include 49 straight wins, 43 by knockout. Marciano's statue is located in Champion Park on the grounds of the High School at 470 Forest Avenue in Brockton. Symphony Orchestra Thanks to all for a successful 71st season! The BSO will be posting a new series of events for the 72nd season once the calendar is finalized. For more information about any of the performances, to download the season brochure or to order tickets, be sure to visit: BROCKTONSYMPHONY.ORG City of Brockton Brockton City Hall 45 School Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-580-7123 Direction City Directory Mayor’s Office City Departments City Council Police Department Fire Department About Brockton About Us Video Tour Contact Us Sitemap Information Event Calendar News Articles Employment Opportunities Virtual City Hall Docs and Forms Copyright ©2018-2021 City of Brockton. All rights reserved. | Website Designed & Developed by Design Principles, Inc.