Evening of Quabbin Reservoir History
1939 School Building 10 Utley Road, New Braintree, MA, United States! FREE ! NEW BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS A FREE “EVENING OF QUABBIN RESERVOIR HISTORY, FUN-FACTS AND SLIDE SHOW” SPEAKER/AUTHOR - J. R. GREENE COME AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE MAGICAL QUABBIN RESERVOIR A CHANCE TO ASK YOUR BURNING QUABBIN QUESTIONS ALL AGES WELCOME FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022, 7 PM SHARP 1939 GRADE […]
Open House at Historical Society Museum
Historical Society MuseumTHE NEW BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW BRAINTREE REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO AN OPEN HOUSE AT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM (1939 GRADE SCHOOL BUILDING, 10 UTLEY RD, NEW BRAINTREE) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2022, 5 – 7 PM JOIN OUR TOWN’S FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM WITH HOT APPLE FRITTERS, […]
Addiction Awareness
Historical Society MuseumAddiction Awareness The New Braintree Historical Society will host: “An Evening With Retired Psychiatric Nurse Richard Barrett” Friday, May 12th, 7 - 8:30 p.m. New Braintree Historical Society Museum 10 Utley Road Light refreshments will be served
OPEN HOUSE December 9, 2023
YOU’RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE at the New Braintree Historical Society Museum Saturday, December 9, 2023 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., 10 Utley Road Come visit our town’s history food, drink, Santa’s elf, little kid gifts As part of “CHRISTMAS IN NEW BRAINTREE” festivities All Welcome
The Tapestry of Life – A Presentation by Dan Hamilton
Historical Society MuseumFREE PRESENTATION SPONSORED BY NBHS A personal journey through historical, genealogical, and DNA research using a live demonstration of online tools, often used reference books, and ample time for Q & A. Dan, a retired professional actor and Emmy-winning director, has spent the last 25 years exploring the genealogy and history of his own family, […]
Winimussett Valley Roundtable Discussion
Historical Society MuseumCome and join us in an open sharing of information about all aspects of our Winimussett Valley. June 14, 2024, 6:30 pm, at our 10 Utley Road museum, Paul Benoit will lead a discussion as we learn about the history, inhabitants and natural resources or a topic of your choice. Refreshments will be served. All […]
Christmas Open House
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“ANTIQUE APPRAISALS” AT MUSEUM
March 22, 2025, Saturday 1-3 pm - A much anticipated “Antiques Roadshow”- like event has been scheduled at our museum. Renown appraiser and auctioneer, Kenneth Van Blarcom from South Natick, MA (https://kwvbauctions.com/about/), will conduct an individual appraisal and history of your item, for all to learn about. The Society is thrilled to have Mr. Van […]
REMEMBRANCES OF “CONSERVE OUR SMALL TOWN” ERA
June 20, 2025, Friday 6:30 pm – Evening of discussion and remembrances of New Braintree’s “Conserve Our Small Town” (C.O.S.T.) era, moderated by Susan Reed and former senator Steve Brewer. This “David and Goliath” fight was to prevent a prison from being built on the current site of the Massachusetts State Police Training Center on […]
Reflections on a Family Farm – Reminiscing with Doug Waugh & Jennifer Pollard
Town Hall - New Braintree 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree, MA, United StatesSeptember 6, 2025, Saturday, 7-9 p.m. - at the Town Hall Doug Waugh & Jennifer Pollard will give a historical overview and appreciation of the Waugh family farm, from its purchase in 1927, including the evolution from a dairy farm to the "Kip's Christmas Tree Farm" business. Town Historian Pollard and Farm owner Waugh will […]