The Sudbury History Center & Museum

Open Now - three museum galleries, gift shop and welcome center!

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Tour Historic Sudbury Center

Take a tour of Sudbury Town Center and hear Sudburians past and present describe thirteen locations in Town Center.

You can walk the tour with your mobile in hand or take it now!

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Sudbury and the Civil War

Sudbury's George Moore fought in the Civil war and the SHS holds his letters home to his family and his journals.

The Society has published this collection and staged a reading of it.

Explore our Collections

Aesthetic Sudbury

Sudbury's Hattie Goodnow recorded Sudbury at the turn of the century in an extensive series of aesthetic images.

Learn about Hattie and the other aesthetic photographers of Sudbury's rural past.

View the Photographs

We are thrilled the doors of the new Sudbury History Center and Museum are now open to the public.

Operating Hours are: Monday-Saturday (10am-4pm) and closed on holidays.

The use of masks is required for all indoor spaces in the town of Sudbury. Social distancing in the galleries is also encouraged when visiting the museum and gift shop.

If you have any questions on booking your tour please contact Rachael Robinson at 978-443-3747 or by email at director@sudbury01776.org. We look forward to seeing you in person soon!

We Invite You To Visit Our New Museum

Our doors are now open to the public, Monday - Saturday, 10am-4pm. Read about our opening in the Metrowest Daily News.

Sites and Sounds of Early Sudbury

Musicians of the Old Post Road teams up with the Sudbury Historical Society to explore some of history-rich Sudbury’s most fascinating historical sites. Historical Society members offer brief talks at each location, providing a richer understanding of each site’s history and key personages in Sudbury’s past. The ensemble performs modern-day premieres of fascinating, rediscovered works by 18th-century Massachusetts composers and arrangers at each site, bringing this history to life.

This will be an online-only concert. Tickets are available on here.

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Saturday February 26, 2022 6:00 PMBerwick Fiddle Consort

Berwick Fiddle Consort

Join us as we welcome the Berwick Fiddle Consort to the Sudbury Historical Society History Center and Museum for a special performance!

This will be an in-person-only concert. Tickets are available on here.

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Voices of Sudbury Podcast

Coming Spring of 2022! The Sudbury Historical Society is starting a new Podcast, Voices of Sudbury!

The podcast will focus on conversations between friends, family, and new acquaintances all sharing about their time in Sudbury. We will feature a wide variety of participants, who have interesting and meaningful stories to share about life in the town we all love. A lifelong resident will reflect on how the town has changed, and a LS senior will share their feelings about leaving their hometown for College next year. Former residents will reflect on why they still hold Sudbury close in their memory.

2022 Annual Appeal

As 2022 begins, we wanted to take a moment to thank our supporters for their dedication to the Sudbury Historical Society year in and out. Thanks to the community support, we have been able to fully renovate the historic Loring Parsonage into the Sudbury History Center and Museum! Three museum galleries, archival storage spaces, offices with research areas and our 01776 Gift Shop opened to the public this past July. Since last summer, the enthusiasm of museum guests has been so wonderful and rewarding to see. If you have not yet visited the galleries and gift shop, make time to do so. We think you will leave most impressed!

Mid-December we embarked on our 2021-2022 annual appeal. Our goal is to raise $20,000 during this appeal cycle. Would you be willing to make a special contribution to the Sudbury Historical Society this winter?

The SHS annual appeal funds a variety of expenses, including collections management, staff training and salaries, program expenses and exhibit design. With your support, we can continue to impact our community in a lasting way. Please join us by making your tax-deductible gift on our online donation page located on the homepage of our website or by sending a check to the Sudbury Historical Society; 288 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we appreciate your membership and consideration of a gift to the 2021-2022 Annual Appeal!

This November and December we added many holiday themed items to our ever-growing offerings. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and emails for listings of these new and exciting products.

SHS Newsletter
Year in Review 2021

Catch up on what we've accomplished in 2021. From our opening of the History Center to our Gift Shop to our gardens. Read about our inaugural special exhibit about 9/11. And see what's turning up as we research our Honora Haynes collection.

Find That Perfect Gift at The 01776 Shop!

The 01776 Gift Shop, is the perfect place in town to find unique Sudbury related gifts or souvenirs. We carry Sudbury mugs and glassware, maps, candles, tote bags, pillows, tea towels, books and so much more. We are also proud to partner with The Sudbury Art Association and carry a large collection of their artists work from jewelry to prints and art work. We also carry a collection of books written by Sudbury authors.

If you are unable to stop into the shop, we offer on-line shopping on our website. We offer curbside pickup, local delivery and shipping of most items.

This November and December we will be adding many holiday themed items to our ever-growing offerings. Keep an eye on our Facebook page and emails for listings of these new and exciting products.

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