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Upcoming Events |
The Wellesley Historical Society's Annual Gala and Auction will be held on Thursday June 20, 2013 in Alumnae Hall, Wellesley College.
The Historical Society is proud to announce that this year's gala will be celebrating
Wellesley's Firefighters.
Details of the event to follow soon...
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Historic Photograph Exhibit: Wellesley Then and Now
Faber's Rug Company, 9 Central St. Wellesley, MA
Wednesday May 15 - Sunday May 19
Historic Walk: How Transportation Shaped Wellesley
Tour begins at the Dadmun-McNamara House
Saturday May 18: 9-10:30 am
Take a 'sneak peak' at the Stanwood House, future headquarters of the Wellesley Historical Society. Open to the general public as a part of Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend
Saturday May 18: 11 am-1 pm
Historic Walk: How Transportation Changed Wellesley Tour begins at the Dadmun-McNamara House
Sunday June 9: 10-11:30 am
Wellesley Historical Society Annual Gala and Auction
Celebrating Wellesley's Firefighters
Alumnae Hall, Wellesley College
Thursday June 20: 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
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Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend
The Historical Society will be hosting a number of events as a part Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend:
Saturday May 18th
- Historic Photo Exhibit: Wellesley Then and Now All day at Faber's Rug Co.
- Historic Walk: How Transportation Shaped Wellesley: 9 am Dadmun-MacNamara House
Join us for this 90 minute, 1.5 mile walk through Wellesley's transportation history!
- Take a 'sneak peak' at the Stanwood House: 11 am-1 pm
The Historical Society is opening up its future headquarters for all to see as a part of the
weekend festivities
Sunday May 19th
- Historic Photo Exhibit: Wellesley Then and Now All day at Faber's Rug Co.
- 45th Annual Wellesley Veterans' Parade
Don't forget to get your gala raffle tickets at the Pancake festival on Saturday morning and at the Society's booth during the Picnic in the Park at Hunnewell field!
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The Wellesley Historical Society was founded in 1925 and incorporated in 1965. It resided in a number of locations,
including the Town Hall and Wellesley Hills Branch Library, until 1975 when the 1824 Dadmun-McNamara House
was moved to its current location, a gift of the McNamara Family.
The mission of the Wellesley Historical Society is to serve as the historical
resource center for the town of Wellesley;
to provide educational programs;
to collect, interpret, and display materials pertaining to the history of the
town and its people;
to inspire public involvement in and appreciation of its
heritage and culture.
The Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded entirely by annual membership dues, annual appeals,
fund-raising events, and grants. The Society receives no funds from the tax rolls of Wellesley.
Historical Society Hours
- Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Tollhouse Shop Hours
- Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to noon
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Research
Research is by appointment. Appointments must be made ahead of time
by contacting the Curator, Kathleen Fahey, at 781-235-6690 or kfahey@wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org
Publications
Wellesley Historical Society Publications are available for purchase, for more information, please click here.
