The tradition of “Old Home Days,” was started by Frank Rollins of New Hampshire. In 1897 he created an official Old Home Week Association (for more info – http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/old-home-days#_).
Rockport’s “Old Home Days,” were celebrated from the late 1940s into the early 1960s (sporadically included with the celebration of Motif No.1 Day)
Here is an image from the era and time of Rockport’s “Old Home Days.” I believe the location is at the corner of Granite & King Streets. The Sandy Bay Historical Building is visible in the background; although at the time of the photo the SBHS had not yet acquired the building. Also note the marked parking lanes, which I believe indicate that there was no road to the right of the Town Water Pump – perhaps? Also note how the landscape of trees furl down King Street!
UPDATE: mea culpa! Definitely not the Sewall Scripture House!!!
Rockport History 