Open House at Historical Society Museum
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Historical Society Museum
THE 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, COLD CIDER
AND MUSEUM EXPLORING.
THEN ON TO HOLIDAY CAROLING, A SPECIAL TREE
LIGHTING, HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDE, AND AT THE
LIBRARY, AN OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE AND MAIL YOUR
OWN LETTER TO SANTA WHILE ENJOYING
HOT CHOCOLATE AND CANDY CANES.
(REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!!)
FAMILIES AND ALL AGES ARE WELCOME
MASKS ARE OPTIONAL
VISIT US AT – NEWBRAINTREEHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG
508 867 3324 FOR INFO

Addiction Awareness
2023-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Historical Society Museum
Addiction 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
2023-12-09 16:00 - 18:00
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
2024-03-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Historical Society Museum
FREE 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, and that of friends and clients. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogy and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University.
He is a lifetime member of the New Braintree Historical Society, the Quaboag Historical Society, served on the West Brookfield Historical Commission where he produced the Lucy Stone Bicentennial Celebration in 2018, and most recently, produced the Brookfield Historical Commission’s event; A Robert Wilder Memorial Presentation: Honoring Brookfield’s First Inhabitants.
He is also a member of the Massachusetts Archeological Society, the Archaeological Society of Virginia, the Planetary Society and the Mayflower Society. He builds and maintains websites, creates video documentaries on YouTube, and occasionally appears as a speaker.

Winimussett Valley Roundtable Discussion
2024-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Historical Society Museum
Come 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 welcome. Questions? Call Deb 508 867 3324.

Christmas Open House
2024-12-01 16:30 - 18:30
NBHS Christmas flyer 2024

"ANTIQUE APPRAISALS" AT MUSEUM
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00
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 Blarcom’s expertise here in New Braintree. His impressive credentials include antique appraisal positions with Shreve, Crump and Low, Co. and a Boston Directorship at the fine art and antique company of Skinner Auctions. Kenneth went on to start his own auction and appraisal business conducting over 850 auctions over a 40 year period.
So, dust off your favorite treasure, and prepare for some historical entertainment. Limit of two items. Cost per appraisal $5. No jewelry, please. Refreshments will be served.

REMEMBRANCES OF "CONSERVE OUR SMALL TOWN" ERA
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:30
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 West Brookfield Road. Many town residents fought the ups and downs of this monumental, protracted battle to its final successful conclusion with Governor William Weld in 1990.
Maybe you were involved? Come share what you remember.

Reflections on a Family Farm - Reminiscing with Doug Waugh & Jennifer Pollard
2025-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Town Hall – New Braintree, 20 Memorial Drive, New Braintree, MA, 01531, United States
September 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 share their knowledge of the early tavern on the property, the various owners over the years, barn fires in 1852 and 1927, as well as historical anecdotes from generations of the Waugh family in New Braintree, as only Doug can tell them. A two-hour program with an intermission; Refreshments will be served.

2025 Annual Holiday Open House
2025-12-06 16:30 - 18:30
THE 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 6, 2025, 4:30 – 6:30 PM

COME IN FROM THE COLD AND JOIN OUR TOWN’S FREE HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY AT THE MUSEUM.
ENJOY SEASONAL REFRESHMENTS WHILE VIEWING THE TOWN’S TREE LIGHTING AT 5:30.
SAINT NICHOLAS WILL HAVE A GIFT FROM UNDER OUR CHRISTMAS TREE, FOR CHILDREN 10 YRS AND UNDER.

OUR LIBRARY WILL OFFER COCOA AND COOKIES, FAMILY PHOTO OPS, LETTERS TO SANTA AND A BOOK SALE ALSO FROM 4:30-6:30
(REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!!)
FAMILIES AND ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

VISIT US AT – newbraintreehistoricalsociety.org
