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ne Georgetown antiques. Take Sedler's Antiques as an ex- ample (see "On The Town"). The Historical Society, lead by Chris Komiskey, sits proudly in the Brocklebank-Nelson-Beecher House, first built in 1668 and later bought in 1858 by Rev. Charles Beecher, brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Outdoor activities abound in Georget- own. It has two ponds, Rock and Pentucket, the latter of which has the town beach. The Black Swan Country Club has one of the best public golf courses on the North Shore. Residents enjoy strolling through the Georgetown Rowley State Forest, which connects to the Boxford State Forest and goes for miles. Georgetown Fish and Game has its own clubhouse on Pentucket Pond. History is alive and well here, too. The original cannon "Old Nancy," taken from a British ship off Cape Ann in the Revolution- ary War (and allegedly stolen from Rowley in the early 19th century), is on display in The Details Date of Settlement: 1639 Date of Incorporation: 1838 Zip Code: 01833 Population: 8,183 Total Area: 13.2 square miles Median Household Income: $76,260 Schools: Perley and Penn Brook Elementary Schools, Georgetown Middle-High School. Notable Residents: Brian St. Pierre (football player), Jenny Thompson (U.S. Olympic swim- mer), Terry O'Reilly (hockey player), John Updike (author), Paul Harding (author), Charles Beecher (brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe). Real Estate median Price: $539,900, 237 Central St., 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,520 square feet on 40,000-square foot lot. Agent: Judy Horne, Coldwell Banker. high end Price: $899,900, 87 Central St., 3 beds, 3 baths, 4,677 square feet on 1.3 acres. Agent: Nicole John- son, Coldwell Banker. 38 nshoremag.com January/February 2012 feature In the Club The run-down Georgetown Country Club experiences a rebirth as the Black Swan. two years ago, the fairways at the old Georgetown Country Club were over- grown. The restaurant and function rooms were quiet, the parking lot empty. In June 2010, the venue reopened as the Black Swan Country Club, and all that changed. The club's new ownership renovated the 18-hole par-72 golf course and brought back the manicured grounds. Today, patrons can buy range balls in the pro shop and sharp- en their short game on the practice green. Two PGA golfers offer careful instruction. The off-season in January and February is one of the best times to dine at the award- winning Keon's Grille, which is open to the public. The grille menu is offered daily for lunch and dinner, except Mondays. Friday and Saturday night a live band performs. The Sunday brunch with music by local singer Dan Sky is extremely popular. In summer, the outdoor patio near the 18th hole is a big draw, but in January, Keon's owner Alan Boisvert offers specials to lure diners. With revamped function spaces, wed- dings are booked through 2014, but in slower months, function rooms host com- edy, music, and dance events for the public. Things are looking up at the Black Swan and in Georgetown, which now has some- thing new and special to offer. 258 Andover St., 978-352-2900, blackswancountryclub.com. photograph by robert boyd the Town Hall basement. The Erie 4 Fire Company, established in 1854, is the oldest privately owned and operated volunteer fire company in the country; it stays solvent through inventive fundraisers. Janet Pantano, administrative assist- ant to the Board of Selectmen, moved here decades ago for the "small town feel" of the place that has only 100 kids in the graduating high school class and where everyone can play on a team if they want. Church fairs, ham and bean suppers, parades—that's why she's here. Georgetown has a lot to be proud of— and for residents to enjoy—in this laid- back-but-happening town. Swan Song The Black Swan Country Club.