Since 1971, the Boylston Historical Society has endeavored to live up to
its motto, "Preserve the Past for the Future".
Such a commitment involves more than collecting and preserving the
historical and cultural heritage of the community. Included as well is a total
dedication to providing members with every opportunity to increase their
knowledge and appreciation of the people and events which created
present day Boylston.
Prior to 1971, Boylston had no written history, no collected memorabilia,
and its records were scattered throughout the community and beyond. The
Society helped to change all of that, and today we rank in the fore-front of
historical awareness.
The Society's headquarters are in the Old Town Hall (1830) which was
totally renovated in the 1980's. Over 16,000 artifactual and archival items
are part of the Society's many collections. The George and Sybil Fuller
Memorial Research Library holds over 1600 volumes which includes an
extensive genealogical section and numerous reference books on
American history available to researchers by appointment.
Our Museum offers interesting exhibits and the Gift Shop provides visitors
with the opportunity to acquire local history books, postcards, and other
mementoes of historic Boylston.
The Society embarked on a major publication project in early 1995. In less
than a year it had published three volumes dealing with: [1.]the Civil War in
Boylston; [2.]"Wish You Were Here" - photos of turn of the century
postcards depicting Boylston and [3.]the biography of the first minister,
Rev. Ebenezer Morse. Since that time we have published many more
volumes and continue to produce quality historical publications. Please
visit our gift shop for the complete list of publications.
its motto, "Preserve the Past for the Future".
Such a commitment involves more than collecting and preserving the
historical and cultural heritage of the community. Included as well is a total
dedication to providing members with every opportunity to increase their
knowledge and appreciation of the people and events which created
present day Boylston.
Prior to 1971, Boylston had no written history, no collected memorabilia,
and its records were scattered throughout the community and beyond. The
Society helped to change all of that, and today we rank in the fore-front of
historical awareness.
The Society's headquarters are in the Old Town Hall (1830) which was
totally renovated in the 1980's. Over 16,000 artifactual and archival items
are part of the Society's many collections. The George and Sybil Fuller
Memorial Research Library holds over 1600 volumes which includes an
extensive genealogical section and numerous reference books on
American history available to researchers by appointment.
Our Museum offers interesting exhibits and the Gift Shop provides visitors
with the opportunity to acquire local history books, postcards, and other
mementoes of historic Boylston.
The Society embarked on a major publication project in early 1995. In less
than a year it had published three volumes dealing with: [1.]the Civil War in
Boylston; [2.]"Wish You Were Here" - photos of turn of the century
postcards depicting Boylston and [3.]the biography of the first minister,
Rev. Ebenezer Morse. Since that time we have published many more
volumes and continue to produce quality historical publications. Please
visit our gift shop for the complete list of publications.
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BOYLSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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