This fascinating historical document provides a detailed record of the 150th anniversary celebration of the First Religious Society of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Originally the third parish of Newbury, the society was founded in the 17th century and played a crucial role in the development of the region's religious and social traditions. With speeches, poems, and historical accounts from some of the leading figures of the day, this book provides a unique glimpse into the rich history of Newburyport and its people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.