You’re never too young or old to enjoy a model train show. While it was raining in the morning of April 20, 2024, train fans came to see the model trains laid out in the Historical Society’s barn. In the Asa Whiting House the dining room was converted to a display honoring Walt Disney. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holliston People & Places, a production of the Holliston Historical Society and Holliston Cable Access Television. Live stream by clicking the links below or by cutting and pasting the address into your browser. Coming attractions include “The Poor Farm”. Our thanks go to HCAT TV for their collaboration with these short videos. To watch “The […]
Due to the ongoing restrictions required to keep all vendors, shoppers and volunteers) safe and healthy, it has been determined that the 40th Annual Harvest Fair, September 20, 2020 be cancelled for this year. The 40th Harvest Fair is being planned for September 19, 2021. (Rain date: September 26, 2021)
The Holliston Historical Society regrets to announce that the 17th Annual Fathers Day Car show and Breakfast has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. We thank our sponsors for their continued support, including Corcoran & Havlin Insurance Group/Hagerty, Quality Auto Body, Keystone Automotive, Authentic Auto Body, Hometown Automotive & Autobody, Roadmaster Motors Sales & […]