Baseball in Holliston? Presentation April 3rd
Join us at the Holliston Library for a one-woman, multi-media, fully immersive production by Sheryl Faye as Eleanor Roosevelt.
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“Eleanor Roosevelt – The First Lady of The World” March 24th
Join us at the Holliston Library for a one-woman, multi-media, fully immersive production by Sheryl Faye as Eleanor Roosevelt.
“Restoring Architectural Carvings and Mouldings” Presentation March 18th
Denis Semprebon, Holliston resident and owner of Beacon Hill Restorations, presents Restoring Architectural Carvings and Mouldings: Milton Academy and the Mayflower Society House based on his restoration work on the carved friezes at Milton Academy and the ongoing work at the Mayflower Society House in Plymouth.
“Adventures in History” Author Talk: Jan 26th
The Holliston Historical Society is pleased to welcome local author, Walter McClennen, on Sunday, January 26th at 2:00 PM.
Sea Chantey Musical Program–Sunday, Sept 8, 2 PM
Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM Please join us as we welcome Jerry Bryant to the Holliston Historical Society on Sunday, September 8, at 2:00 PM. Jerry will present a musical program on traditional sea chanteys. All are welcome to attend this free program in the barn at 547 Washington St. in Holliston. Refreshments […]
Restoring An Old House: The Squire Bagley House
Program at the Holliston Historical Society Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM On March 19, 2024 we will welcome Holliston resident, Denis Semprebon, owner of Beacon Hill Restoration, to the Holliston Historical Society. Denis will speak about his work restoring the Squire Bagley House in Amesbury. Built circa 1780, this house was expanded over the […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg–“I Dissent”
A Joint Program with the Friends of the Holliston Public Library Tuesday, January 30th from 7-8 PM About 35 people attended this event. Using props, video, and audio in a multi-media show, Sheryl Faye became Ruth at various times in her life. One attendee told Sheryl that she had brought RBG to life in a […]
A Walk Through Central Burial Ground (beside Town Hall)–postponed to Sunday, November 5th at 3:00 PM due to rain.
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:30pm–postponed to Nov 5th, 3:00 PM A good-sized crowd gathered on November 5, 2023 to walk in the cemetery and learn about some of the people who are buried there. The traffic sounds and the crunchy autumn leaves made it difficult to hear at times, but Joanne Hulbert gave an […]
Paul Revere Came!
On Sunday, April 23rd at 2pm about 90 people had a visit from none other than Paul Revere. We could hear the hoofbeats as he rode his horse up to the barn. The audience listened attentively as actor Daniel Berger-Jones from Boston Historical Tours portrayed the renowned midnight messenger and silversmith. He recounted his days […]
Holliston People and Places: A series of short videos
Holliston People & Places, a production of the Holliston Historical Society and Holliston Cable Access Television. Live stream by clicking the links below or by cutting and pasting the address into your browser. Coming attractions include “The Poor Farm”. Our thanks go to HCAT TV for their collaboration with these short videos. To watch “The […]