Marlborough, Massachusetts and The Marlborough Historical Society

Marlborough, Massachusetts was incorporated as a town in 1660.  Histories of Marlborough are here.

About the Marlborough Historical Society

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 are 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

Phone: 508-485-4763 -- We recommend e-mail for the quickest response.

Research requests

Research and research assistance is done by volunteers.  Rather than pricing by the hour or photo, we simply ask for donations.  The Society is an all-volunteer, member-supported organization.  It's the only organization responsible for maintaining a growing archive of Marlborough history.  The Society receives no support of any kind from the city, state, or Federal government.  

Donations can be made by check payable to "The Marlborough Historical Society" and presented in-person or mailed to The Marlborough Historical Society, 377 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. 

The Society's archivist, Dick Cochrane, is at the Homestead most Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Please contact Dick in advance to confirm.  

Note: The Homestead will be closed on August 12 and August 14.

If you are interested in volunteering to help respond to research requests and to catalog the collection, please contact Dick.

The Peter Rice Homestead is also open by appointment for tours.

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Thanks to  John Buczek for use of the historic image at the top of this page.