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Welcome to the Pelham Historical Society and a fascinating glimpse into how Pelham, Massachusetts, helped shape the nation and the world we live in today. A program of events throughout the year, archives for research, and a new museum exhibit—open on Sunday afternoons this summer—are your windows into the past. From early Scotch-Irish settlers to today’s citizens, Pelham residents have made an impact on the world far beyond their rural town’s borders. Follow Pelham’s story. At times it echoes the history of other rural New England communities—at other times, it is quite unique. Attend an event, visit the museum, or share your talents as a volunteer!
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The Pelham Historical Society Museum is OPEN Today
Sunday
Sep 15 2024 ~ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Pelham Historical Society Museum is always FREE and is OPEN select Sunday Afternoons (1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) From June 2 through September 29 2024.
Check our website for updated information on special Sunday Museum activities for young and old alike!

The Historical Complex grounds are open year round dawn to dusk.


Sunday
Sep 15 2024 ~ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Mikey Cutting, an Amherst resident, has been a leader in the Pelham Historical Society for years, including as its curator. She studied the history of art in college, spending a year abroad studying the decorative arts. Her painting process is an investigative one which has led her to try many different art forms. By experimenting, adding and subtracting, she finds her soul. Gelli printing is a perfect example of this; come join her in learning this inexpensive way to create a print.


Harvest Supper and Howard D. Barnes Memorial Pie Auction 2024
Saturday
Sep 28 2024 ~ 5:30 pm

Join us for a traditional New England boiled dinner of corned beef, cabbage and vegetables catered by David Jean. Following dinner, bid on a homemade pie auctioned off by Stan Rosenberg, whose wit and humor have delighted us for over 30 years. Purchase your tickets at the Pelham Library or Pelham Historical Society Museum or reserve them online at www.pelhamhistory.org and purchase them at the door. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Tickets must be purchased or reserved before the Harvest Supper so that we can plan appropriately.

For more information, or to contribute a homemade pie to be auctioned, contact Susan Ashman at 413-427-6558.