by Katie MacDonald | Oct 13, 2020
The Commission’s most important goal is the preservation of Holyoke’s historic places. The mission of the Holyoke Historical Commission is to work toward this goal by planning for and implementing programs for the identification, evaluation, and protection...
by Katie MacDonald | Oct 13, 2020
In 1930 interest in Winchendon’s historical past was rekindled when a group of about twenty men and women, on the call of Joseph E. White, organized the Winchendon Historical Society. The Beals Memorial Library offered the use of a room in the basement of the...
by Katie MacDonald | Oct 13, 2020
The Hamilton Historical Society was founded in 1961 with the following goals: To arrange stimulating programs relating to local history for its members and friends. To disseminate as widely as possible the history of Hamilton. To serve as a meeting place for those who...
by massarchives | Aug 13, 2020
The Massachusetts archives serves the Commonwealth and its citizens by preserving and making accessible the records documenting government action and by assisting government agencies in managing their permanent records. The Archives provides leadership in preserving...
by Katie MacDonald | Jul 31, 2020
Originally built as District School #11 for the Town of Groton, Sandy Pond Schoolhouse is one of only two extant single room schoolhouses in the former Groton township. It became part of the Ayer school system in 1871 when Ayer separated from Groton. Closed as a...
