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Upcoming Events

  • Grist Mill Tours June 4, 2022 at 9:00 am – 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 (recommended $5/person, $20 per family). Masks are recommended but not required for this in-person…
  • Museum Summer Weekend Hours June 4, 2022 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 7, June 4, July 16…
  • Museum Summer Weekend Hours July 16, 2022 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 7, June 4, July 16…

Office Hours

Taber Morrell, Site Administrator

In person visits: appointments
are recommended in advance

Tuesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

Tel.: 978-597-2106
Email: info@townsendhistoricalsociety.org

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

  • Grist Mill Tours June 4, 2022 at 9:00 am – 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 (recommended $5/person, $20 per family). Masks are recommended but not required for this in-person…
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