A Sanctuary Amidst the Bustle and Noise of a Town Center

At the corner of Main and Depot Streets in the center of Sharon, MA stand two copper beech trees. They reside in the side yard of a meetinghouse which is home to a Unitarian congregation. 

Underneath one tree, there is a plaque:

In between the two trees are two picnic tables, inviting passersby to rest awhile. 

I chose this place for my Place Project, an assignment for a graduate course I am taking at Regis College, Natural Science in the Classroom II, because it is in the yard of the church where I attend services and other events with my family. It is very close to my house and I admire the trees every time I pass by them. I am curious about the history of the trees and the events that have taken place under them. 

The bark of the trees reminds me of elephants: