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Train Show at the Holliston Historical Society
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Who doesn’t love trains? Once again, the Holliston Historical Society is pleased to welcome the Waushakum Live Steamers and friends on Saturday, April 20th. They have put together an event that is sure to please kids and adults. The admission fee is $5 per person […]
Restoring An Old House: The Squire Bagley House
Program at the Holliston Historical Society Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM On March 19, 2024 we will welcome Holliston resident, Denis Semprebon, owner of Beacon Hill Restoration, to the Holliston Historical Society. Denis will speak about his work restoring the Squire Bagley House in Amesbury. Built circa 1780, this house was expanded over the […]
Winter Open House–February 17 and 18
Join friends and neighbors for exhibits, refreshments, and socializing in the warmth of the AsaWhiting House on Saturday morning, February 17 from 10 AM – noon or Sunday afternoon,February 18 from 1 – 3 PM. (Snow dates: February 24 and 25.) SPECIAL GUEST! 1773 Boston Tea Party participant, Dr. Thomas Young, will join us at […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg–“I Dissent”
A Joint Program with the Friends of the Holliston Public Library Tuesday, January 30th from 7-8 PM About 35 people attended this event. Using props, video, and audio in a multi-media show, Sheryl Faye became Ruth at various times in her life. One attendee told Sheryl that she had brought RBG to life in a […]
Knights of Columbus Make Donation
For the second year in a row, Saint Mary’s Knights of Columbus Chapter 14224 has donated $1,000.00 to the Holliston Historical Society. President Sheila Adams expressed her gratitude to Grand Knight Al Scaramella, at left in photo, for the Knight’s generous donation. Paul Saulnier, member of both The Knights and the Historical Society, nominated the […]
A Walk Through Central Burial Ground (beside Town Hall)–postponed to Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 PM due to rain.
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:30pm–postponed to Nov 5th, 3:00 PM A good-sized crowd gathered on November 5, 2023 to walk in the cemetery and learn about some of the people who are buried there. The traffic sounds and the crunchy autumn leaves made it difficult to hear at times, but Joanne Hulbert gave an […]
Paul Revere Came!
On Sunday, April 23rd at 2pm about 90 people had a visit from none other than Paul Revere. We could hear the hoofbeats as he rode his horse up to the barn. The audience listened attentively as actor Daniel Berger-Jones from Boston Historical Tours portrayed the renowned midnight messenger and silversmith. He recounted his days […]
Along the Indifferent Road with George Washington, 1789 is now available to watch online!
We are delighted to let you know that the recording of this virtual program is now posted on Natick Historical Society’s YouTube Channel and on their Learn More page. You can click from right here on either the words “YouTube Channel” or “Learn More” to see the video. On February 13, 2022, the Historical Societies of Holliston, Natick, and […]
Before Brooklyn: Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier
Meet the Author —Ted Reinstein— co-sponsored with the Holliston Public Library This talk was recorded and will be available to view on the Holliston Library’s website. The program was held on Sunday, February 20th, 2:00-3:30 PM. In honor of Black History Month, local author and Holliston resident, Ted Reinstein will talk about his latest book, […]