We are thrilled the doors of the new Sudbury History Center and Museum are now open to the public.
Operating hours are: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 1-4pm and closed on holidays.
Social distancing in the galleries is 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!
September 12, 2024 6:30 PMLocal Foraging with Russ Cohen
Join the Sudbury Historical Society as we welcome Russ Cohen to our museum! Russ is a local foraging expert, and presenter.
Until his retirement in June of 2015, Russ Cohen’s “day job” was serving as the Rivers Advocate for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Ecological Restoration, where one of his areas of expertise was in riparian vegetation. Now Russ has more time to pursue his passionate avocation, which is connecting to nature via his taste buds, and assisting others in doing the same. In addition to leading over three dozen wild edibles-themed walks and talks each year at a wide variety of venues throughout the Northeast, Russ has now taken on a role of Johnny Appleseed for edible native species. He has set up a small nursery (in Weston, MA).
October 6, 2024 2:30 PMThird Annual Golf Tournament
Join us October 6, 2024 at Wayland Country Club for our Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Sudbury History Center & Museum! This year we are changing things up a bit, the tournament will be 9 holes, and there will be a party/dinner open to all afterwards!
Entry Fee: $100 per person for golf. Singles/Doubles will be paired by the committee. Includes 9 holes of golf, cart, dinner and the chance to win prizes. Dinner tickets (dinner and 1 beverage) will be $40 to join us after the golf has finished. This will be an opportunity to socialize, and to win some raffle prizes.
The deadline to register is Wednesday October 2nd, so don’t wait!
What We're Hearing
We love hearing from you. We deeply appreciate these generous words and ongoing support.
Carol Baxter Gaithersburg, MD
”Many thanks for the [Sudbury Historical Society's] initiative to allow individuals far from Sudbury to explore and discover the town's past.”
Bob Goodnow Boston, MA
”I am so excited to open the link and will be sure to research the many SHS collections. I share this with my cousins at the Goodenow Family Association. So cool.”
Ralph Parmenter Bennett Hanover, NH
”To me, [the Sudbury Historical Society Collections Online] seems the greatest single advance for the SHS archives since its inception. So, thank you.”
William Schechter Brookline, MA
”What an impressive jewel of a museum and history center you all have created.”
Voices of Sudbury Podcast
Listen to our new podcasts, and join us as a guest on a future episode!
The podcast focuses on conversations between friends, family, and new acquaintances all sharing about their time in Sudbury. We 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 reflects on how the town has changed, and a LS senior will share their feelings about leaving their hometown for College next year. Former residents reflects on why they still hold Sudbury close in their memory.
Our Collections are now Online!
We are pleased to announce that because of the hard work of Francesco Buccella and the generosity of the Sudbury Foundation that we are able to share with the world our collections digitally!
Find the link to our online collections on the Research tab or click here. Happy researching!their memory.
Open NowSudbury's Changing Landscape
The new exhibit Sudbury‘s Changing Landscape will enthrall the visitor with stunning interactive displays, and beautiful graphic displays that exemplify how Sudbury has come to be the beautiful town that it is today. From ice covered landscapes, indigenous tribal lifeways, to new farming settlements, this first phase of our two part exhibit, Sudbury’s Changing Landscape Glaciers-1780 paints a picture of an ever changing environment.
Pop-Up ExhibitFrom The Archives
Now on display at the Sudbury History Center and Museum is the Sudbury Boston Post Cane! In 1909, Edwin Atkins Grozier—then owner of the Boston Post newspaper—established the Boston Post Cane prize to honor the oldest inhabitant in towns across Massachusetts. Identical canes made of ebony with fourteen-carat gold handles, each inscribed with town names, were commissioned by Grozier. In that year, Sudbury received its edition of the cane and William Phelps Jones (1820-1911) became its first recipient.
Visit our Baggott Gallery at the Loring Parsonage to see the cane in-person and to learn more about its history! Illustrated through material from the Sudbury Historical Society collections, recipients of the cane from its earliest years through present-day are highlighted. Notable prize winners included the artist, Florence Hosmer (1880-1978), as well as centenarians such as Tolla Paulsen (1885-1990) and Dorothy Piper (1902-2007). The display continues to honor these exceptional individuals from the Town of Sudbury.
SHS Newsletter
Year in Review 2023
Catch up on what we've accomplished in 2023. We had programs, fundraisers, and new exhibits. And our collections went online!
Donate to Our Ongoing Mission!
Become A SHS Member
Starting in 2022, the SHS introduced six membership categories, each featuring special benefits at a bargain price!
New membership benefits include: discounts in the 01776 Gift Shop, free admission to paid events, personal materials digitization, private museum tours, free research assistance and more.
2023 Year in Review Newsletter
