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 and Marlborough's historical archives are held in the Peter Rice Homestead and Museum, which is maintained by the Society.  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 01752-0153

Open by appointment for research and tours.                                         

Info@HistoricMarlborough.org

• 2008 - 2009 season announced
  
• We welcome the announcement by Skinner of their move to Marlborough in early 2009
  
• This 29-page book on the John Brown Bell and Marlborough by Joan Abshire is available to download (inside pictured at right)
  
• Joan featured in article on the bell
• Letter to the editor about the bell from Janet Licht, president of the Society
• Gene Schneider's 25+ years of service
  
• Historic Marlborough photos online
• Your ideas for celebrating Marlborough's 350th anniversary in 2010
  
• CDs with the historic property survey available
  
• Deed for Fort Meadow, from May 19, 1680
  
• Historic maps, from 1667 to 1962, available to download
• Resources for owners of historic homes
• The Society's photo display at the Taste of Downtown Marlborough
  
• The Society's annual report to the community
  
• Ongoing community outreach
  
• Recent news coverage
  

Upcoming meetings and special events