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| | House of Local History |
 | | The Williamstown House of Local History was founded in 1941 to promote knowledge of the town's history by collecting and preserving materials, mounting exhibitions, presenting educational programs, and facilitating research. |
 | | Farming continued in Williamstown during this period, and Mount Hope Farm, a major experimental farm that gradually grew to over 1300 acres, was noted for its success in using genetic principles to improve the yield of potatoes and to boost the production of egg-laying poultry and dairy cattle. |
 | | Today, with a population, including students, of 8,056, Williamstown continues to be known for the scenic beauty of its surrounding mountains, for Williams College, and for the cultural attractions of its Theater Festival and the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute. |
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