America’s First Patroness of the Arts April 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM Known for her flamboyant manner and free-spirited ways, Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840 – 1924) became known as the first American “Patroness of the Arts.” The ambiance of her Back Bay salon at 150-152 Beacon Street inspired the creation of “Fenway Court,” an architecturally […]
Gillian Berkowitz, pianist, composer and music director, will be performing at the Holliston Historical Society on August 8th, 2021 at 6 pm. Gillian is the pianist for the upcoming premiere of The Lehman Trilogy coming to Broadway this fall. The ticket price is $25 and includes a charcuterie plate. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Tickets are […]
The Holliston Historical Society hopes to have our annual Harvest Fair, scheduled for September 20, 2020, take place on that date. We still have early bird vendor sign-up at this time. The price for a single space will be $60.00 until the end of May. As of June 1st, the price goes up to $80.00 […]
Unfortunately, we are postponing this program given the current COVID-19 situation. Please stay tuned for a new date announcement, and be well! WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE – HOW WOMEN FOUGHT FOR VOTING RIGHT HERE IN HOLLISTON Many women recently exercised their right to vote by casting their ballots in the presidential primary. However, women were not always […]
On Sunday, February 23 at 2:00pm, John Benda, USN, a Holliston resident and the 76th Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Constitution, will discuss the fascinating story of the oldest commissioned warship afloat. Benda will trace the ship’s history from her launch in 1797 up to today. He will also share news about her current crew […]
