by Katie MacDonald | Dec 4, 2020
Historic Newton operates two historic house museums in Newton, Massachusetts. The Jackson Homestead was built by Timothy Jackson in 1809 and remained in the Jackson family until it was gifted to the city of Newton in 1949. The Jackson Homestead was a stop in the...
by Katie MacDonald | Dec 4, 2020
The purpose and goal of the Shrewsbury Historical Society shall be to keep alive and increase interest in the history of the Town of Shrewsbury; to collect and preserve items of special value, traditions, and curiosities; to encourage general public interest in the...
by Katie MacDonald | Dec 3, 2020
The purpose of the Saugus Historical Society is to cultivate an interest in the history of the town and collect and preserve all matters pertaining to the town’s history and citizenry. The organization was begun in 1928. 30 Main Street Saugus, Mass. 01906-1209...
by Katie MacDonald | Oct 21, 2020
The mission of the Framingham History Center is to preserve and share Framingham’s history in order to encourage connection to community. The Framingham History Center was established in 1888 as the Framingham Natural History and Historical Society. We celebrate...
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...
