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Explore 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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Natick Center Walking Tour - June
Jun 7
Natick Center Walking Tour - June
History Happenings
Jun 7
History Happenings
"Oldtown" Walking Tour of South Natick
Jun 8
"Oldtown" Walking Tour of South Natick
Virtual History Book Club - Countdown 1960
Jun 12
Virtual History Book Club - Countdown 1960

In the News

Community Happenings

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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
Stop by the Natick History Museum @ 58 Eliot Street THIS Saturday from 4-6pm. Gather with neighbors and friends, enjoy an historical mocktail, explore the museum, and watch a pop-up Antiques Roadshow with appraiser Ken Van Blarcom. @kwvanblarcom Ha
Who remembers this slice of local history? The Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake factory in Natick was captured on May 5, 1987. Delivery trailers line the loading dock as the iconic brands prepare to ship their baked goods. Photo by Ed Hofmann.
Who remembers this slice of local history? Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake factory in Natick, Ma, captured on May 5, 1987. Delivery trailers line the loading dock as the iconic brands prepare to ship their baked goods. Photo by Ed Hofmann. If you enjo
Ostrich Eggs and Other Wonders - Cabinet of Curiosities - In the early days of the Historical, Natural History, and Library Society of South Natick (now know as the Natick Historical Society), the founders set out to gather plant and animal specimens
Connect with neighbors and friends, enjoy our historical mocktails, and watch as appraiser Ken Van Blarcom does a pop-up "Road Show" with Revolutionary War artifacts from our collections - or yours! Do you have an artifact you think is from
Throwback to 1958! Check out this amazing memory from the 1958 parade — featuring none other than Jack Hayes and Champy! 🇺🇸🎺🐴 #natickma #natickhistoricalsociety #1958 #parade #JackHayesAndChampy #Hometown #VintageParade #SmallTownHistory #
See your hometown from a new perspective and join a historical walking tour this weekend! Check out Walnut Hill on Sunday @ 2p and South Natick Center on Sunday @ 1p. We also have Natick Center on Saturday @ 1p. See you there! Get tickets: https://w
Who's ready for some Fourth of July parade weather? Here is a glimpse of the 2001 Natick Fourth of July Parade, featuring the one and only Rex Trailer. #NatickHistoricalSociety #NatickMa #TravelThroughTime #MassachusettsHistory #localhistorymatters