Bellingham Historical Commission

Bellingham Historical Commission The Bellingham Historical Commission is appointed by the Select Board. Taft, Jr. Historical Museum. She was the longest sitting Board member in Bellingham.

This page was created to share Bellingham history and happenings at Bellingham's Ernest A. The Bellingham Historical Commission was authorized as an official Town Board in 1972 and authorized by Town Meeting vote in 1974. The first Commission was chaired by Edward Sawyer and included Florence McCracken, who was an important contributing member for decades. The Historical Commission is authorized b

y Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8D. Since its establishment, the goal of the Historical Commission has been the protection of the historic structures within the town, the preservation of archeological items and sites and the recording of the Town's history. The latter has been aided by the compilation and publishing of a periodic publication called "Crimpville Comments" which began publication in 1972. The Commission operates Bellingham's Ernest A. Taft Jr.

It might be a dreary day, but if you come by the museum, you'll be greeted by some cheerful folks. Rick, Marjorie, and L...
06/23/2026

It might be a dreary day, but if you come by the museum, you'll be greeted by some cheerful folks. Rick, Marjorie, and Lauren will be there until 12:30.

Here's another beautiful old home in our town. Definitely off the beaten path. Circa 1737.

Nice crowd at the Bellingham Public Library - Massachusetts for "Greetings from Breed's Hill...and Other Stories of Fact...
06/23/2026

Nice crowd at the Bellingham Public Library - Massachusetts for "Greetings from Breed's Hill...and Other Stories of Fact & Folklore for the 250th by Ted Reinstein". This program was sponsored by the Bellingham Historical Commission .

The museum is open on this beautiful, breezy Saturday morning. Jeff's here until 12:30.Here are older photos of a Circa ...
06/20/2026

The museum is open on this beautiful, breezy Saturday morning. Jeff's here until 12:30.

Here are older photos of a Circa 1832 house on Grove Street.

The museum is open today until 12:30. Marjorie, Rick, Franco, and Jeff are here.This is the Corbet - Scammel house that ...
06/16/2026

The museum is open today until 12:30. Marjorie, Rick, Franco, and Jeff are here.

This is the Corbet - Scammel house that used to sit at the corner of Grove St and Hartford Ave. Also known as the Tavern House, It was next to the Rockwood Scammel House in our last post. Unfortunately, it was demolished back in the 1970s and replaced by a new house.

Another beautiful Saturday morning in Bellingham center. The museum is open today until 12:30. Rose will be here to answ...
06/13/2026

Another beautiful Saturday morning in Bellingham center. The museum is open today until 12:30. Rose will be here to answer any questions you might have.

Here's the second oldest house in town, the John Rockwood House , Circa 1703. It sits next to the railroad crossing on Hartford Ave. This picture was taken back in the 1990s before major renovations.

Can anyone identify this person?Is it a young Kenny Harris?
06/09/2026

Can anyone identify this person?
Is it a young Kenny Harris?

The museum is open on this beautiful morning. Stop in and say hello to Rick, Lauren, and Jeff. We're here until 12:30.He...
06/09/2026

The museum is open on this beautiful morning. Stop in and say hello to Rick, Lauren, and Jeff. We're here until 12:30.

Here's another old house, circa 1706. Known as the Tavern House, it is thought to be where Deborah Sampson enlisted in the Continental Army. It is located on North Main Street, across from the Weatherby House.

Good morning Bellingham. The museum is open today. Jeff and Rose will be here until 12:30. Stop on in! Oh BTW, our Faceb...
06/06/2026

Good morning Bellingham. The museum is open today. Jeff and Rose will be here until 12:30. Stop on in! Oh BTW, our page is now up to 1840 followers. Help us reach 2000.

Today's house is believed to be the oldest house in town, circa 1702. This is known as the Nathaniel Weatherby House. Nathaniel was one of the petitioners for Bellingham's incorporation as a town.

06/02/2026

Posting kind of late today, but wanted to let everyone know the museum is open until 12:30. Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, Franco, Jeff, and Donna are here.

Don't forget the Town Election is today. Stop by before or after voting 🗳.

Sorry, it's not a beautiful day today, but the museum is open. Rose and Jeff are here until 12:30.Here's another older h...
05/30/2026

Sorry, it's not a beautiful day today, but the museum is open. Rose and Jeff are here until 12:30.

Here's another older home still in town. This is the old Baptist Church Parsonage House. Some may remember it as the Heavey House.

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3 Common Street
Bellingham, MA
02019

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+15089665838

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