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Welcome to the Weymouth Historical Society.

Founded in 1879

Our Mission

The Society's mission is to protect & preserve the History of the Town of Weymouth, Massachusetts. Weymouth is the second oldest town in the Commonwealth, behind Plymouth. Weymouth is also the site of the first town meeting. The recorded history of Weymouth begins in 1622 as a trading outpost.

The Society

The Weymouth Historical Society was founded in 1879. The Society is a non-profit organization funded by donations, fundraising, and membership dues. The Society maintains and operates the Weymouth Historical Museum and the Jason Holbrook Homestead. We are governed by a 12 member Executive Board consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Executive Secretary, Librarian, and 6 Directors. The Executive Board is elected annually by the membership and work under the Society's Constitution & By-Laws. The Executive Board, Homestead Committee, Museum Committee, and Genealogists all volunteer their time which leaves all our funding for maintenance and preservation.

The Jason Holbrook Homestead

The Jason Holbrook Homestead, circa 1763, is home to the Weymouth Historical Society. The Homestead houses our Genealogical Library with Weymouth Records to the 1600's. The Homestead also hosts multiple exhibits including the Shoe Shop, which is original to the Homestead. The Shoe Shop has a collection of shoe making tools ranging from the days of the "Ten Footer" to original machines from the Stetson Shoe Company. Other exhibits include the Military Room with memorabilia from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, & WWII, the Carriage House which houses two Antique Sleighs and Antique Farm Tools, and the Homestead itself which has a multitude of Antiques though out its ten rooms. The Homestead is open year round Wednesdays from 9am - 1pm Weather Permitting. The Homestead is located at 238 Park Avenue in South Weymouth. Free Admission.    

Email Questions & comments to Weymouth Genealogical Library  

The Weymouth Historical Museum

The Weymouth Historical Society  operates the Weymouth Historical Museum . Located in the Tufts Library , 46 Broad Street , Weymouth Landing . The Museum is open Monday evenings from 7pm - 9pm excluding Holidays. Group tours are available and are welcomed by appointment.  The Museum boasts one of the oldest and best preserved Indian Dugout Canoes known to have survived after 300 years. We also have one of the largest collections of Bugs & Butterflies from around the World. Some of our other exhibits include Indian artifacts, Fire & Police memorabilia, a collection of Ladies Fans and much, much more. Free Admission. 

Notice

Because of the high volume of group tours all groups must make an appointment. Please do not bring groups on Monday nights without an appointment. Please call Hope Patterson (781)335-1067 to schedule group tours.