Historical Society of Phillipston

Everything You Didn't Know About American Money
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Presented by Bob. St. John.

The Rabbit Rail Railroad
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Presented by Ken Levine

Memory Tree and 2022 Public Service Award
2022-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Tree on the Common, then Congregational Church Sanctuary

High School Memories
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
An evening of sharing

Project Mishoon
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Phillipston Fire Department
Presented by Cheryl Stedtler

Pot Luck Supper and Annual Meeting
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States

Meeting of the Board and Society
2023-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
We will have special meeting of Historical Society’s Board and general membership on Tuesday, Aug. 1st at 7:00 PM in the Phillipston Congregational Church vestry.
Absolutely one-of-a-kind tractor made from a 1926 Model T Ford. Designed and built by the Highway Department of Phillipston, Massachusetts (thus the orange pain remnants) as a winter project in the late 1930s/early 1940s, this tractor integrates a McCormick-Deering horse-drawn mower with a Model TT Ford truck. Exceptionally low gearing with 2 transmissions (standard Model T Ford and a 1920s Chevrolet transmission) coupled to a 2-speed, worm-drive Ruckstell accessory Ford truck rear end. The sickle bar mower is cog-driven off the rear wheels. Not your ordinary doodlebug.
Tractor was used by the Phillipston Highway Department to mow the sides of secondary roads and highways until she was retired in the mid-1960s. Subsequently sold at a town auction, the tractor was driven from the auction to the nearby town of Barre, Massachusetts (15 miles) where she remained parked in a cow shed for the next 50 years.
Please join us at the August 1st meeting.

Historical Society of Phillipston, Inc. Annual Meeting
2024-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual meeting of the Historical Society! At the meeting we’ll review the Society’s accomplishments over the past year and hear some plans for the coming year. We’ll also be electing officers, directors and committee members. You do not have to be a member to attend, but only members can vote. Membership is $5/yr. You can join the Society at the meeting. The museum was closed last summer while we repaired cosmetic cracks in the walls and ceiling that were caused by moving the building. The cracks were fixed, the walls and ceiling were painted, display cases were returned to their spots and everything was dusted and cleaned. The rear of the building was sided and painted. We had two notable acquisitions: a Doodlebug that was created and used by our own highway department in the 1940s, and the huge, first safe used by the Town. Now our Curator and crew are putting the museum exhibits back together and planning Open House hours for this summer. Come to our Annual Meeting. Hear more about our accomplishments and join us as we plan for the coming year. We welcome everyone with a curiosity about the town, or a love of history, or a desire to be part of an organization where every person counts. Please join us, become a member, get involved, or just cheer us on. We look forward to seeing you there.
Mike Flye President

Meet and Greet
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Historical Society of Phillipston Museum, 80 State Road, Phillipston, MA, 01331, United States
Meet our counterparts of Petersham’s historical society and find out what they are doing this summer. Join us as we show them the canoe found in Queen Lake, as well as our updated exhibit about our town’s veterans – past and present and some new exhibits including one on recreation (10 ft. winter skis, anyone?) and another on clothing of the past.

Society Meeting
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Historical Society of Phillipston Museum, 80 State Road, Phillipston, MA, 01331, United States
On the agenda: Prep for the History Tour (an intro to some of the exhibits); Directors, Officers, & Committees (looking for interested volunteers); Winter programs and meetings.
Please join us. All are welcome!

Save the date!
2024-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Phillipston Museum, 80 State Road, Phillipston, MA, 01331, United States
North Quabbin History Tour at the Phillipston Museum – September 24, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Join us at the museum reminiscing about the past or, if you are new to Phillipston, learning about the town. Check out our updated exhibit about Phillipston’s veterans – both past and present. Gadget pros will love the doodlebug that was made – and used – by our own highway department. Other exhibits focus on recreation, clothing of the past, our town’s first safe (It’s Huge!), and cemeteries. There is no entrance fee. Everyone is welcome! Maps to other museums on the tour will be available.

Historical Society Meeting
2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Society Meeting — Join us on Tuesday, April 15th as we continue planning for the upcoming season.
Have ideas for what we could do? We’d love to hear them!
Everyone is welcome! Hold the Date! –
Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be a member to attend.
Want to make an impact? Be part of a group where your contribution is meaningful and appreciated? Have an interest in history? Would like to attend a meeting but can’t make it? We are an all-volunteer organization with many opportunities, and we need your help. For more information, call Kay at 978-835-9088.

Historical Society Annual Meeting
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Hold the Date! – Annual Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be a member to attend.
Want to make an impact? Be part of a group where your contribution is meaningful and appreciated? Have an interest in history?
Would like to attend a meeting but can’t make it? We are an all-volunteer organization with many opportunities, and we need your help.
For more information, call Kay at 978-835-9088.

Historical Society of Phillipston meeting
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Join us to discuss ways in which we can help to preserve the history of the town and to share that information with folks near and far.

Society Meeting
2025-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregational Church Vestry, The Commons, Phillipston, MA, United States
Join us for our next meeting.

Society Meeting (Note time change)
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Historical Society of Phillipston Museum, 80 State Road, Phillipston, MA, 01331, United States
Next meeting is Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM at the museum to prepare for the History Tour.
