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 Leominster Historical Society17 School Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Founded in 1906, The Leominster Historical Society preserves and presents items, ephemera, family records, and historical publications, allowing the public access to these items for research, study and presentation of Leominster's past. Located in an 1870 brick schoolhouse at 17 School Street, the Society is a private nonprofit consisting of volunteers who assist the community and membership in use of its resources and collection. Open Tuesday & Saturday from 9am to noon or by appointment.
Narragansett Historical Society Inc.
1 Boynton Road, P.O. Box 354
Templeton, MA 01468
The Narragansett Historical Society and Museum is a small Museum that host and preserves in trusted artifacts and history of the Town of Templeton’s past. Early 1700’s letters, folk art, miniature portraits, textiles, and military memorabilia are held in high esteem and are displayed for viewing. Open Saturdays in the summer for tea; enjoy music and entertainment along with sweets and savories. It’s a perfect spot for small garden weddings and photo bookings.
Winchendon Historical Society
151 Front Street, PO Box 279
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2142
Winchendon Historical Society, Inc., was founded in 1930. The large collection of the society is exhibited at the Murdock-Whitney House Museum at 151 Front Street, Winchendon. The mansion was bequeathed to the society by Adelaide Whitney in December 2000. At the turn of the century, the old house was moved away from Front Street, and architect H.M. Francis constructed the 22 room mansion that graces the Historical District of Winchendon. In addition to the diverse collection, we have an extensive collection of Converse Toys as well as a Replica Doll house of the prominent White Family.
Ashburnham Historical Society
79 Main Street PO Box 692
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-6639
ahs@ashburnhamhs.org
Ashby Historical Society
471 Wheeler Road, PO Box 90
Ashby, MA 01431
(978) 386-2319
Athol Historical Society
1307 Main Street PO Box 21
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-4890
Ayer/Devens - The Fort Devens Museum
94 Jackson Road, Suite 305
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-1286
Barre Historical Society
18 Common Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4978
Bolton Historical Society
676 Main Street
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-6392
Clinton Historical Society
210 Church Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 368-0084
chinfo@clintonhistorical.org
Fitchburg Historical Society
50 Grove Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-1157
FitchburgHistory@verizon.net
South Gardner Historical Society
24 Lovewell Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-4369
Groton Historical Society
172 Main Street (Route 119)
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-0092
Harvard Historical Society
215 Still River Road
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-8285
curator@harvardhistory.org
Hubbardston Historical Society
PO box 119
Hubbardston, MA 01452
(978) 928-1400
Lancaster Historical Society
695 Main Street
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-1162
Lunenburg Historical Society
10 School Street
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-0858
info@lunenburghistory.org
Pepperell Historical Society
50 Shattuck Street, PO Box 573
Pepperell, MA 01463
query@pepperellhistory.org
Petersham Historical Society
10 North Main Street
Petersham, MA 01366-9500
(978) 724-3380
Phillipston Historical Society
31 Samuel Drive
Phillipston, MA 01331
(978) 939-5465
Princeton Historical Society
P.O. Box 153
Princeton, MA 01541
princetonmahistory@gmail.com
Royalston Historical Society
The Common
South Royalston, MA 01331
(617) 249-2017
Shirley Historical Society
182 Center Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-9328
www.shirleyhistory.org
mail@shirleyhistory.org
Sterling Historical Society
7 Pine Street
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6139
Townsend Historical Society
72 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
(978) 597-2106
townsendhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
Westminster Historical Society
110 Main St
Westminster, MA 01473
(978) 874-5569
www.WestminsterHistory.org
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