Athol Historical Society

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Athol Historical Society Museum open during events and by appointment. They formed the Athol Historical Society, which was incorporated
December 14, 1953. Mrs.

“Why do you struggle so mightily in the present for the immediate
future, if the struggle is not worthy of record? Where can these
records and relics be kept where they will be available to all, but
in the custody of an historical society dedicated to that
purpose?” – Howard Cooke, first president of the Athol Historical
Society. So thought a small group of citizens who gathered in the
directors’ room of the Athol Co-operative Bank on July 25, 1953. Eida Limbach Waterman provided free
quarters to the Society until September 9, 1957, at which time
your Historical Society purchased from the Town of Athol, for one
dollar, the old Town Hall at the corner of Main and Liberty Streets. The second floor of the building houses the majority of our
museum items. We have many displays including military items,
clothing, furniture, photographs, books, and many items of local
interest. Our museum is open to the public every Sunday in June
and July from 1 PM until 3 PM.

The museum will be open tomorrow, Sunday, July 19, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! Stop by and explore our exhibits—we’d love to ...
07/18/2026

The museum will be open tomorrow, Sunday, July 19, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! Stop by and explore our exhibits—we’d love to see you! 🏛️

Please join the North Quabbin Chamber and Visitors Bureau at Athol Common on Saturday July 18 at 10 AM.
07/16/2026

Please join the North Quabbin Chamber and Visitors Bureau at Athol Common on Saturday July 18 at 10 AM.

06/16/2026

The Athol Public Library will be closed on June 19, 2026. The library will re-open on Monday, June 22 at 9:30 am.

06/16/2026

What is Royalston’s Connection to the American Revolution?

Come find out Sunday, June 28, 2026.

2 p.m. Meet at the Royalston Historical Society Museum to hear the stories of the Royalston soldiers who fought both for and against the British.

2:30 p.m. Caravan to the Trail Head for a family-friendly hike past cellar holes and stone walls to Nahum Greene’s grave marker.

In February of 1775, Greene participated in the Second Provincial Congress in Cambridge and died of smallpox that spring.

Why would a young man from a new farmstead on Gale Hill feel a need for Revolution?

We’ll walk in Greene’s footsteps to imagine.

Logistics:

The .6 mile (one-way) hike is a bit uneven and climbs a moderate hill. Wear sensible shoes and bug protection.

Our Eyes on Owls program was a phenomenal triumph! Thank you Marcia and Mark Wilson and those magnificent owls for grant...
06/14/2026

Our Eyes on Owls program was a phenomenal triumph! Thank you Marcia and Mark Wilson and those magnificent owls for granting our 200+ community an unforgettable experience!

Today @ 2pm
06/14/2026

Today @ 2pm

We look forward to seeing you at our very special event this coming Sunday! Please share with your friends and family!

We look forward to seeing you at our very special event this coming Sunday! Please share with your friends and family!
06/10/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our very special event this coming Sunday! Please share with your friends and family!

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1307 Main Street
Athol, MA
01331

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