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View of Natick, 1877

Our Museum is Closed for Snow on February 6, 2025.

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Historical Images of Natick

At our 150th anniversary party, we displayed a slideshow of over 250 images from Natick's past. We all enjoyed it and are delighted to share it with you! A big thanks to NHS Researcher and Archivist Jennifer Richards and our high school interns Karina Artemiev and Fred Wang.

Online Exhibits

Events

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Annual Meeting of the Natick Historical Society 2025
Feb 23
Annual Meeting of the Natick Historical Society 2025
Virtual History Book Club - American Jezebel by Eve LaPlante
Mar 13
Virtual History Book Club - American Jezebel by Eve LaPlante
Natick Women of WWI
Mar 26
Natick Women of WWI

News

We cordially invite you to attend the Natick Historical Society's 2025 Annual Meeting. The museum will be open from 1:30 p.m., offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and engage in conversation with board members and staff. The
💕💕💕In 1903, an eligible young woman documented her social interactions through a "Chap Record." Marion Louise Pooke of Natick, at nineteen, utilized this book to record her impressions of numerous young men she encountered at social even
Can't get enough of the Morse Institute Library? In the 1950s, the library acquired two bookmobiles: one for weekly school visits during the academic year and the other for visits to neighborhoods further from the town center. In the 1960s, an additi
Mary Ann Morse bequeathed funds and property to the town of Natick in her 1862 will, with the intention of establishing a public library. As a member of the affluent Morse family, who owned a significant portion of the land in Natick Center, Mary Ann
Valentines of a century ago were lacy, layered, and elaborate. Join us THIS Saturday @ 2pm for an all-ages valentine-crafting workshop. Get your tickets today. Walk-ins welcome. And check out these scenes from last year's workshop! https://www.event
Make an Old-Fashioned Valentine, Our Annual Meeting, President's Day, and more...
Anyone out there remember these students from the early 70s? Their names are not recorded in the local newspapers and we'd love to celebrate them. As we reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King today, these students are a great reminder that we ca
We'll have a table at the MLK, Jr. Community Celebration at Natick High School on January, 20 @ 9am. Stop by, say hello, and ask us about local history. Bring some items to fill the van if you can!