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2026 - 2027 Society Events

August 3
Shrewsbury History Interactive Trivia Game
Kristine Gustafson
Orchard Grove, Walnut Street
2:00 PM
August 27
Forty Houses Forty Years: Revisiting Old Houses in Shrewsbury
Erik Larson and Kristine Gustafson
Shrewsbury Mens Club Meeting, Senior Center
9:30 AM
September 20 - 30
Shrewsbury History Weeks
Shrewsbury Media Connection
See SMC Schedule
September 23
Experience History: Learn about life in the 18th century as we celebrate America’s 250th
Thomas Quirk
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
September 26
Museum Open House
1830 Brick School
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
October 5
Memorable Shrewsbury Landmarks
Erik Larson and Kristine Gustafson
Orchard Grove, Walnut Street
2:00 PM
October 21
Johnny Appleseed’s Revolutionary Childhood in Massachusetts
Melissa Cybulski 
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
November 18
Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy AMERICA 250
Sheryl Faye
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
October & November TBA
Toys of the Past
Kristine Gustafson
Presentations for Kindergarten classes
December 5
Winter Festival: Train Show, Penny Candy Sale, Toys of the Past Exhibit, Historic American Girl Dolls 40th Anniversary Exhibit 
Sheryl Faye
1830 Brick School
3:00 - 4:30 PM
December 16
Junkyard Surprise: The Discovery of a Suitcase from a World Famous Shrewsbury Resident
Linda Davis
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
January 27
History of our United States Coins and Currency
Dick and Tom Lisi 
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
February 24
From the Heart: Esther Howland, the commercial artist who popularized the American Valentine
Caroline Bigelow
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
March 24
History of Lake Quinsigamond
Peter Collins
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
April 28
One Nation, Under the Blankets: Ken Burns Quilt Collection
Rebecca Beall
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
May & June TBA
School Tours
May 26
Annual Meeting at 6:30 PM
Memorable Shrewsbury Landmarks
Erik Larson and Kristine Gustafson
1830 Brick School
7:00 - 8:00 PM
MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose and goal of the Shrewsbury Historical Society shall be to keep alive and increase interest in the history of the Town of Shrewsbury; to collect and preserve items of special value, traditions, and curiosities; to encourage general public interest in the Society's work and to maintain such personal properties and real estate that may come under the control of the Society.

ADDRESS

Shrewsbury Historical Society

P.O. Box 641

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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508-842-5239

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shrewsburyhistory@townisp.com

© 2026 Shrewsbury Historical Society

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