Welcome to “Treasures from the Vault”

by Townsend Historical Society on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

The Vault in the Townsend Historical Society’s Reed House is undergoing an Inventory. In the process we are rediscovering some interesting stories and items we plan to share with you. These treasures of Townsend’s history will be posted periodically on the THS webpage to feed your historical interest.

The Story of the Apple

by Townsend Historical Society on July 31, 2024August 19, 2024

Daniel Smith of Townsend was engaged to Mary Adams of Townsend. On the morning of November 28, 1786, on his way to his work chopping, he met the said Mary Adams and gave her this apple. The first tree cut fell upon him and killed him. She had not eaten the apple so kept it…

Annual Meeting 2022 Information

by Townsend Historical Society on October 26, 2022November 5, 2022

A Summary of the Annual Meeting coming up on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2PM.

Spaulding Cooperage Restoration Project

by Townsend Historical Society on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Calling all contractors and tradespersons with preservation experience! Townsend Historical Society Invitation for Quotes Spaulding Cooperage Restoration Project March 1, 2022 The Townsend Historical Society is seeking bids from qualified contractors and tradespersons with historic preservation experience to undertake restoration work on the Spaulding Cooperage, located at 1 South Street, in Townsend, Massachusetts. The building…

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.