The Marlborough Historical Society

Marlborough, Massachusetts was incorporated as a town in 1660 and will celebrate the 350th anniversary of its founding in 2010.  (Histories of Marlborough here.)

The Marlborough Historical Society, founded in 1964, is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, education, and celebration in Marlborough.  (The Society's by-laws and officers here.)

Free monthly programs are held in and around Marlborough, including at the Peter Rice Homestead and Museum, which also houses Marlborough's historical archives.  The Homestead and Museum is a great place to bring student groups and out of town visitors.  Send a message at least ten days in advance to arrange a tour.

377 Elm Street                                                                      Mailing address: Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752                                                    Marlborough, MA 01752-0513

Open by appointment for research and tours.                                     

Info@HistoricMarlborough.org                                             @marlborohistory on Twitter

Note: Unfortunately we are not currently able to conduct research for individuals.  We simply do not have enough volunteers to handle the volume.  You can, however, send us your request and we will post it on our site here.  If you live in the area and are interested in volunteering to help, please let us know.

New at the Marlborough Historical Society

• Deborah Fairbanks receives Trustees Award for Historic Preservation.
• Restoration tips from owners of historic homes.
  
• Spring Tea menu posted.
  
• Spring "Silhouette and Lace" Tea announced.
• Scholarship awarded.
• Ella Ebell becomes lifetime member.
  
• Early Spring newsletter online.
  
• Follow us on Twitter @marlborohistory.
  
• Standing room only for Society member Joan Abshire's presentation at the Library on January 10 about the John Brown Bell.  Download Joan's 29-page book.
  
• More than 300 people take part in the Society's annual Christmas at the Farm Holiday Open House, which included A Festival of Trees this year.
• More than 500 guests (incl. Steven Levy, right) attend Salute to Veterans.
• We host visitors from Marlborough, England and 55 board members from historical societies throughout New England.
• New e-mail newsletter and event alerts.
• 2009 calendar (lower right) available.
  
• The 29-page book on the John Brown Bell  (pictured at the right) available to download.
• Ongoing community outreach.
• Recent news coverage.

2009 summer workshop

Details are listed here.