Swansea Historical Society
The Swansea Historical Society
celebrates its 80th anniversary this year
established January 23, 1941
In celebration of this anniversary, the SHS has created a Still Photo Presentation to document the history of the Society.
To view the presentation, please click here.
We hope you enjoy our presentation!
Topics of the Month
First Signers of Swanzey
(updated)
PREVIOUS TOPICS:
- "Renowned cookie maker resides in Swansea"
- "A century of living hasn't dulled her hand with the skillet"
- "Petition to Separate from Swansey, 1724"
- Houses of The Barneyville Historic District
- The History of New England Taverns and Historical Taverns of Swansea, Massachusetts
- The Touisset Railroad
- Houses of The Colony Historic District
- Houses of the Swansea Village Historic District
- Preserved Gardner House
FUTURE TOPICS:
- Houses of the Hortonville District
- National Register Houses not in a District
- Stevens Family Contributions
What is Historic Preservation?
According to The National Park Service, historic preservation is a conversation with our past about our future. It provides us with opportunities to ask what is important in our history and what parts of our past can we preserve for the future.
Through historic preservation, we look at history in different ways, ask different questions of the past and learn new things about our history and ourselves. Historic preservation is an important way for us to transmit our understanding of the past to future generations.
Our Nation’s history has many facets and historic preservation helps tell these stories.
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Welcome to the Swansea Historical Society!
The Swansea Historical Society is a non profit organization dedicated to preserving, collecting and researching historical information and items. The society also takes pride in creating ways to help future generations understand their heritage and the history of Swansea.
Founded January 23rd, 1941 the Swansea Historical Society celebrates it's 80th anniversary in 2021!
All decked out for the holidays!
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Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Vendor Craft Fair
Postponed until Spring 2022
Pumpkin Patch
Postponed until October 2022
Annual Clam Boil Dinner
TBD
Sea Glass Classes
TBD
Arts and Crafts Fundraiser
TBD
Research
By appointment only
Anyone wishing to do research (e.g. viewing family files or something in the Swansea Historical Society's collections) please contact Carl Becker at 508-379-0972 or Cheryl Bogle at 508-496-9564 to schedule an appointment.
Tours
By appointment
Please contact Carl Becker at 508-379-0972 or Cheryl Bogle at 508-496-9564
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