Annual Meeting Information – Bill Pavao and the Lizzie Borden Story

by Townsend Historical Society on October 20, 2021October 21, 2021

For our Annual Meeting program, please click here and download the document. It contains our agenda and slate of officers for 2022. Coming up on November 7 at 2PM, join us as we welcome Townsend native Bill Pavao as he shares a bit of history about his time as curator of the Lizzie Borden Bed…

Historical Cemetery Guided Tour – October 23rd, 2:00 at Hillside Cemetery in Townsend!

by Townsend Historical Society on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

One of the Townsend Historical Society’s most popular events is just a couple of weekends away! Historian Lee McTighe’s Cemetery Tours have become a much-anticipated fall tradition, and we can’t wait for this year’s exploration of the “New Burying Ground” section of Hillside Cemetery! Join Lee on Saturday, October 23rd at 2:00 P.M. as we visit…

Member Meeting on September 22

by Townsend Historical Society on September 15, 2021September 16, 2021

Join us for our member meeting on September 22 to review and approve capital projects.

40th Annual Arts and Craft Fair is Live

by Townsend Historical Society on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021

Our 40th annual Arts and Craft Fair is now live! Please join us to make this event a success.

Volunteers Wanted for 2021

by Townsend Historical Society on January 30, 2021March 10, 2021

Volunteers needed to make our 2021 season better than ever! Many thanks to all our existing volunteers who help us move in the right direction!

Arts and Craft Fair Cancelled

by Townsend Historical Society on July 9, 2020July 8, 2020

The 2020 Townsend Arts and Craft Fair has been cancelled. Please join us next year for our 40th anniversary event.

Covid-19 Updates

by Townsend Historical Society on April 28, 2020January 30, 2021

Dear friends, Spring is in full swing. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the trees are starting their foliage. Normally, I’d welcome the mix bag of weather we’re receiving as a sign that our first programs are not too far off. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has pumped the brakes on all our upcoming spring offerings.…

Arts and Craft Fair Update

by Townsend Historical Society on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

We are pleased to be gearing up for the 39th annual fall Arts and Craft Fair. Can you believe that the event is only six months away? We cannot wait for autumn air but first we have to get into spring and glide through summer. Please be sure to check out the newly revised application…

Website Updates

by Townsend Historical Society on February 13, 2020February 24, 2020

We’ve been hard at work crafting a new website for some time and we’re pleased to offer this soft release to the general public. Over the next few months, we’ll be working out any kinks and making sure we use it to the best of our ability. We are pleased with the flexibility that this…

Newsletter Archives

by Townsend Historical Society on February 1, 2020February 24, 2020

The archives of the Townsend Historical Society’s Harbor View are now available online from 1991 through present issue.

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