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.

08/30/2026
Rose is at the museum today until 12:30. Come on by and keep her company.Today's home on Hartford Ave - According to loc...
08/29/2026

Rose is at the museum today until 12:30. Come on by and keep her company.

Today's home on Hartford Ave - According to local historians John Marsh lived here during and after the Revolutionary War. If this was indeed the case, then the most likely scenario would be that the side ell was the original house and the Greek Revival section was added later. Elias Thayer lived here according to the Newell "A Plan of Bellingham" of 1830. By 1850 the house was occupied by A. B. Cook. A. W. Wales II was listed as occupant of this house on the Beer's map of 1876. In 1888, according to the Robinson map of Bellingham, B, Wales resided here.

You couldn't ask for a nicer morning. The museum is open today until 12:30.Continuing to show homes in town built in the...
08/25/2026

You couldn't ask for a nicer morning. The museum is open today until 12:30.

Continuing to show homes in town built in the 1700s. Today's home can be found on Wrentham Road, circa 1790.

Rose and Jeff are at the museum today until 12:30. If you happen to be in the area for early voting, stop over and say h...
08/22/2026

Rose and Jeff are at the museum today until 12:30. If you happen to be in the area for early voting, stop over and say hello.

One more old home from the 1700s still standing is this home on Farm Street. Town records have this as circa 1770.

The Historical Commission is asking for your help. If you could look through your photos and and see if you have picture...
08/18/2026

The Historical Commission is asking for your help.
If you could look through your photos and and see if you have pictures of the Bellingham Drive-In.
We don’t want to keep your pictures we will scan them into our archives and return them to you.
Thank You..

The Historical Museum is now in possession of an over 100 year old METAL fire helmet donated by the family of recently d...
08/18/2026

The Historical Museum is now in possession of an over 100 year old METAL fire helmet donated by the family of recently deceased Bellingham Permanent Firefighter Rick Lamoreaux.
Helmet made Cairns & Brother Inc in the 1920’s. Made of aluminum…

The museum will be open this morning, Tuesday the 18th from 9:30 to 12:30 Stop in and say hello. We're just short of 200...
08/18/2026

The museum will be open this morning, Tuesday the 18th from 9:30 to 12:30 Stop in and say hello. We're just short of 2000 Fb followers!

Another of our old homes from the 1700s can be found on Maple Street. Town records list this home as circa 1770.

Blessed with another beautiful Saturday in the "ham". Rose and Jeff are at the museum today until 12:30.Here's another 1...
08/15/2026

Blessed with another beautiful Saturday in the "ham". Rose and Jeff are at the museum today until 12:30.

Here's another 1700s home in town on Mechanic St (old Taunton Road). Town records show circa 1770.

Another beautiful morning in Bellingham Center. The museum is open today until 12:30. Rick, Lauren, Marjorie, and Jeff a...
08/11/2026

Another beautiful morning in Bellingham Center. The museum is open today until 12:30. Rick, Lauren, Marjorie, and Jeff are here. Come say hello.

Today's old home is another circa 1770 home on Hartford Avenue near the rail road crossing.

Rose will be at the museum today from 9:30 to 12:30. Here's another house from the 1700s. The town records state this ho...
08/08/2026

Rose will be at the museum today from 9:30 to 12:30.

Here's another house from the 1700s. The town records state this house as circa 1770. It is on Mechanic Street.

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3 Common Street
Bellingham, MA
02019

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