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The Big Split: Holliston & Sherborn: December 3rd
Did you know that Holliston & Sherborn used to be one? Why did they split 300 years ago?! Join us for a look back at this historic event. Presentation led by each Town’s Historians, Betsy Johnson & Joanne Hulbert.

Flute & Guitar Concert: Nov 16th
The Friends of the Holliston Public Library and the Holliston Historical Society invite you to a flute and guitar concert inspired by the Phipps Tunnel.

Car Rally: Remembering Holliston Veterans: Nov 17
Come to honor and remember America’s veterans, and celebrate Holliston’s history.

Revolutionary War-era Day! Sat. November 2nd
The public is invited to the Holliston Historical Society to view demonstrations of Revolutionary War-era Military Camp Life and see displays of military items from the Society’s collection. Admission is free.

25th Annual Oktoberfest: Fri. October 18, 2024
Holliston Historical Society Presents: 25th Annual Oktoberfest! SOLD OUT! We hope to see you next year! Friday, October 18, 2024 Join us in the Society’s barn for an authentic German dinner with beer and wine. Enjoy live music, dancing, and singing, featuring The Double Eagle Oktoberfest Band. Doors open at 6:30pm and the band plays […]

Annual Harvest Fair: September 22, 2024
The Holliston Historical Society’s annual Harvest Fair takes place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 10-4 (rain date Sept. 29). The fair, located on Route 16 (547 Washington Street), is a great way to celebrate the first day of fall with many vendors, antiques, crafts, a silent auction, food and, of course, our own […]

Train Lovers Show Up–Rain and Shine
You’re never too young or old to enjoy a model train show. While it was raining in the morning of April 20, 2024, train fans came to see the model trains laid out in the Historical Society’s barn. In the Asa Whiting House the dining room was converted to a display honoring Walt Disney. The […]

Winter Open House–February 17 and 18
Join friends and neighbors for exhibits, refreshments, and socializing in the warmth of the AsaWhiting House on Saturday morning, February 17 from 10 AM – noon or Sunday afternoon,February 18 from 1 – 3 PM. (Snow dates: February 24 and 25.) SPECIAL GUEST! 1773 Boston Tea Party participant, Dr. Thomas Young, will join us at […]

Knights of Columbus Make Donation
For the second year in a row, Saint Mary’s Knights of Columbus Chapter 14224 has donated $1,000.00 to the Holliston Historical Society. President Sheila Adams expressed her gratitude to Grand Knight Al Scaramella, at left in photo, for the Knight’s generous donation. Paul Saulnier, member of both The Knights and the Historical Society, nominated the […]