Middleborough Historical Museum

05/29/2026

Have you ever wanted to get more involved with the Middleborough Historical Association? There’s no better time than during the lead-up to our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at 18 Jackson Street for a fun and informative volunteer training session led by MHA board members. You’ll learn more about the museum, the collection, and the fascinating history of Middleboro while meeting others who share an interest in local history, preservation, and lifelong learning.

Volunteering at the museum is a wonderful way to give back to the community, make new friends, and spend time in a unique and engaging environment. The museum is open seasonally on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we hope volunteers will be available to help at least one Saturday each month if attending the training. Please bring a notebook and your curiosity!
Light refreshments will be served at the end of the session.

If you plan to attend, please send us a message on Facebook. We would love to have you join us!

05/16/2026

It's always a beautiful day when you're between-the-lakes, but today seemed especially lovely!

05/14/2026

NOW AND THEN - The MHA museum, in 1933, and 90 years later in 2023!

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Have you ever wanted to get more involved with the Middleborough Historical Association? There’s no better time than during the lead-up to our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at 18 Jackson Street for a fun and informative volunteer training session led by MHA board members. You’ll learn more about the museum, the collection, and the fascinating history of Middleboro while meeting others who share an interest in local history, preservation, and lifelong learning.

Volunteering at the museum is a wonderful way to give back to the community, make new friends, and spend time in a unique and engaging environment. The museum is open seasonally on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we hope volunteers will be available to help at least one Saturday each month if attending the training. Please bring a notebook and your curiosity!

Light refreshments will be served at the end of the session.

If you plan to attend, please send us a message on Facebook. We would love to have you join us!

05/02/2026

April along the Nemasket in Middleborough

04/24/2026

One of the most spectacular fires in Middleborough history erupted on Friday the 13th, 1974 (12/13/74) when a suspected arsonist set the enormous, abandoned George Keith shoe factory ablaze on Sumner Ave, near the railroad tracks. The glowing at night could be seen for miles away, and the fire took days to go out. These two vibrant color pictures were taken by Clint Clark, and are now in the museum's private collection.

04/24/2026

The Church in the Green -- another gorgeous painting from our collections! Donated in 2024 by the Caswell family.

Painted by G. Fuller in 1969.

04/24/2026

A lush, vibrant 19th century painting of the old Baptists church and the legendary Peirce Academy, from our public collection in Mill House 2.

Artist unknown at present.