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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.

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Remembering Natick’s Suffragist, Olive Augusta Cheney (1833-1916)
Remembering Natick’s Suffragist, Olive Augusta Cheney (1833-1916)
Natick’s Johnson Elementary School Collecting Memories
Natick’s Johnson Elementary School Collecting Memories
Join the Natick Historical Society to Celebrate 150 Years of Local History
Join the Natick Historical Society to Celebrate 150 Years of Local History
Rare Civil War-Era Artillery Shell Safely Defused in South Natick
Rare Civil War-Era Artillery Shell Safely Defused in South Natick
Kilroy Brothers Share their Treasures
Kilroy Brothers Share their Treasures
Saving Natick's Historic Concert Hall
Saving Natick's Historic Concert Hall
📷⭐️From our Edgar S. Hayes Glass Slide Collection, this image shows St. Patrick's Church and Parsonage in 1894. Thank you so much for your questions and comments yesterday. I hope this clarifies a few things! 📷⭐️ In 1890, the Rev. Michael F. Delan
🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day! This undated photograph of St. Patrick's Church in Natick Center presents a unique glimpse into the past. Notably, the church's front steps have yet to be installed. As we see today, an empty, fenced lot adjoins the church
🍀🍀This recent donation includes a photograph of the Felchville 4H Club, with the individuals' names listed on the back. However, some names are difficult to decipher. If you recognize any of these young ladies, please let us know! 🍀🍀 Left to Rig
From the NHS photo archive: This is a historical view of the Congregational Church (east side of Main Street) alongside a furniture shop, with a partial view of the old firehouse, dating back to circa 1865. #localhistory #LocalFavorites #america #n
⚾Our research team received this unique photo today from a man who found this Harwood baseball in his uncle's attic. My search of our archive has not revealed any information about this Rattler baseball. Would anyone be able to provide insight? Your
From the NHS Photo Archive-Dr. William Sylvester House! ✨ This historic home, listed in the 1905-1906 Directory at 6 Clarendon St., holds a special place in Natick's history. Mary Ann Morse was born here in 1825. Built by her father, Ruel Morse, it s
May 1938, straight from the NHS Photo Archive! ✨ Adorable young girls perched on the stoop at an unknown location. Let's meet them! Back Row: 1. Hughes Twin (50); 2. Betty Wilshire; 3. Hughes Twin (50); 4. Mary Drew (50); 5. Mary Kerivan; 6. Jean Do
Think you've seen most of our Grandmother's Mincemeat Collection? We have records from 1893 to 2004 that offer a comprehensive look into the history of the Whipple Company. These records include advertisements, correspondence, newspaper clippings, le