2020 - 2021 Society Events

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and safety guidelines / protocols, the Shrewsbury Historical Society will NOT be conducting in-person meetings until it is safe to do so.

 

Meetings will be streamed virtually on the regular scheduled dates at 7:00 pm.

 

Recorded programs will be aired on public access stations or streamed on-demand through Shrewsbury Media Connection.

NOV 18
Short Skirts! Oh My! (Virtual Meeting)
Presenter: Anne Barrett
Shrewsbury Channels 28 and 328
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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DEC 16
Music of the Gaslight Era (Virtual Meeting)
Presenter: John Root
Shrewsbury Channels 28 and 328
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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TBD
Light the Common
Location: Shrewsbury Common
Time: TBD
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JAN 27
DENHOLM'S: Worcester's Finest Department Store
Presenter: Christopher Sawyer
Location: 1830 Brick School, Church Road
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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FEB 24
The First First Lady
Presenter: Anne Barrett
Location: 1830 Brick School, Church Road
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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MAY /
JUNE
MAR 24
Remembering the Cocoanut Grove Fire
Presenter: Stephanie Schorow
Location: Shrewsbury High School, Bent Presentation Room
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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APR 28
Covered Bridges of Massachusetts
Presenter: Bill Caswell
Location: 1830 Brick School, Church Road
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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Third Grade School Tours
By Teacher Arrangements
Location: 1830 Brick School, Church Road
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MAY 26
Annual Meeting 6:30 - 7:00 PM 
The Churches of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Past and Present
Presenter: Michael Perna and John Campbell
Location: 1830 Brick School, Church Road
Time: 7:00 PM
Length: 60 minutes
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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

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