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Upcoming Events

  • Museum Summer Weekend Hours May 1, 2021 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Townsend Historical Society, 72 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469, USA The Reed House will once again be open for select Saturdays throughout the summer for tours. If you have yet to come or have not visited in a while, we have updated the tour and put out new artifacts for you to see. The dates for this year are: May 1, June 5, July 10…
  • Museum Summer Weekend Hours June 5, 2021 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Townsend Historical Society, 72 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469, USA The Reed House will once again be open for select Saturdays throughout the summer for tours. If you have yet to come or have not visited in a while, we have updated the tour and put out new artifacts for you to see. The dates for this year are: June 5, July 10 and August…
  • Grist Mill Tours June 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 2 South St, Townsend, MA 01469, USA The Townsend Historical Society is pleased to offer guided tours of the Spaulding Grist Mill. Built in the early 19th century, this building maintains its original equipment and is undergoing restoration. Tours are available on the half-hour and are by donation - $5 suggested. We will release ticketing information closer to the dates. Groups are…

Office Hours

Taber Morrell, Site Administrator

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Remote)
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (By Appointment)
Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (By Appointment)

Tel.: 978-597-2106
Email: townsendhistoricalsociety
@yahoo.com

Location

Our Headquarters and Museum can be found at:

The Reed Homestead
72 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469

Mail: P.O. Box 95
Townsend, MA 01469

© 1896 – 2021

 

Upcoming Events

  • Museum Summer Weekend Hours May 1, 2021 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Townsend Historical Society, 72 Main St, Townsend, MA 01469, USA The Reed House will once again be open for select Saturdays throughout the summer for tours. If you have yet to come or have not visited in a while, we have updated the tour and put out new artifacts for you to see. The dates for this year are: May 1, June 5, July 10…
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