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Sudbury Historical Society SHS Online Store 🛍 ➡️ https://www.sudbury01776store.com/ The Society was founded in 1956 by history-minded citizens of Sudbury.

The Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the rich history of the Town of Sudbury into the lives and activities of its people. The Society's mission is to collect, study, preserve, and maintain historical records, artifacts, and objects relating to the history and archaeology of the community of Sudbury, Massachusetts; to promote interest in, and the study of, its history; and to connect the people of Sudbury with its traditions and history through educational programming and community engagement. In 1970, it absorbed the Goodman Society (founded in 1890) its predecessor Historical and Improvement Society. Since 1998 the Society has been headquartered in the Upper Floor of the Sudbury Town Hall, but plans are underway to build a new headquarters in the re-purposed c. 1730 Loring Parsonage next door, which will become the future Sudbury History Center.

Stop by the Sudbury History Center and Museum in Town Center this Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm for our second annual Sudbur...
10/14/2026

Stop by the Sudbury History Center and Museum in Town Center this Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm for our second annual Sudbury Appraisal Day!

Bring your antiques to be reviewed by experts from Tremont Auctions. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Sudbury Historical Society.

Don't have any antiques? Come and watch the fun for free!

Register for the Sudbury Road Race by October 15th to get a FREE race-day shirt and a big discount on registration! Only...
10/13/2026

Register for the Sudbury Road Race by October 15th to get a FREE race-day shirt and a big discount on registration! Only two days left!

Check out these scenes from last year's race.

Visit SudburyRoadRace.com to register for the race on Veteran's Day, November 11th.

We are looking forward to Apple Fest this Saturday at The Wayside Inn! Stop by our table for our mobile gift shop, a Sud...
09/29/2026

We are looking forward to Apple Fest this Saturday at The Wayside Inn! Stop by our table for our mobile gift shop, a Sudbury map activity, and freebies. See you there!

It's not too late to become a sponsor for our annual Sudbury Road Race in November!Reach out to us soon if you are inter...
09/28/2026

It's not too late to become a sponsor for our annual Sudbury Road Race in November!

Reach out to us soon if you are interested in learning more about the benefits of becoming a sponsor. Thank you to those that have already joined our great community event!

Visit SudburyRoadRace.com for more information about the event.

The Musicians of the Old Post Road are coming to the First Parish of Sudbury on October 24th! Be sure to use the Sudbury...
09/24/2026

The Musicians of the Old Post Road are coming to the First Parish of Sudbury on October 24th! Be sure to use the Sudbury Historical Society discount.

The concert will include a trio sonata by Zachow, an aria by Smith, selections by Kirnberger and Goldberg, a flute sonata by Amalia, an aria by Porpora, an an aria by Martines. Featuring guest soprano Corrine Byrne.

Visit https://www.oldpostroad.org/ to register.

The Sudbury History Center and Museum, including our gift shop, will be open for special weekend hours this coming Sunda...
09/18/2026

The Sudbury History Center and Museum, including our gift shop, will be open for special weekend hours this coming Sunday, September 20th, from 1:00-3:00pm! Stop by!

🎉 WHAT A NIGHT AT THE SUDBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY! 🎉You know an evening is special when a descendant flies across the cou...
09/18/2026

🎉 WHAT A NIGHT AT THE SUDBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY! 🎉

You know an evening is special when a descendant flies across the country to be there! ✈️

We had a FULL HOUSE tonight as Ralph Parmenter Bennett shared the fascinating early history of the Parmenter family of Sudbury. And what made the evening even more extraordinary was seeing Parmenter family members who traveled from miles away to reconnect with their Sudbury roots.

One descendant even flew all the way from Montana to attend tonight’s program! How wonderful is that? So nice to meet you Robyn!

It was an evening filled with history, family connections, stories and a wonderful sense of community. Events like this remind us that Sudbury’s history isn’t just about buildings and dates, it’s about the families whose stories continue to connect us, generations later.

A heartfelt thank you to Ralph Parmenter Bennett and to everyone who came out tonight and helped make this such a memorable evening!

What a wonderful night to celebrate Sudbury history!

🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️ Runners...get ready for our annual Sudbury Road Race, which includes a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run, on Veteran...
09/03/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️‍➡️ Runners...get ready for our annual Sudbury Road Race, which includes a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run, on Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

All ages welcome. Races begin and end at Curtis Middle School. Registration and additional information available at SudburyRoadRace.com!

🇺🇸 Veterans race free and SHS members receive a discount.

Proceeds benefit our nonprofit organization.

Mark your calendars for our second annual Sudbury Appraisal Day on Saturday, October 17th!Bring your antiques to the mus...
09/01/2026

Mark your calendars for our second annual Sudbury Appraisal Day on Saturday, October 17th!

Bring your antiques to the museum to be appraised by experts from Sudbury-based Tremont Auctions. No jewelry or furniture.

All proceeds benefit the Sudbury Historical Society.

Pay in advance on our Eventbrite page or at the door: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-appraisal-day-tickets-1999285574974

And, check out some images from the great event last year!

Join us on September 17th for a lecture on the early history of the Parmenter Family of Sudbury by descendant Ralph Parm...
08/31/2026

Join us on September 17th for a lecture on the early history of the Parmenter Family of Sudbury by descendant Ralph Parmenter Bennett!

In 1639, Deacon John Parmenter courageously voyaged across the Atlantic from England with his wife and two children and was one of the original proprietors of Sudbury, Massachusetts. His descendants made important contributions to the town since its incorporation, valiantly fought in the American Revolutionary War, and the name is still proudly carried to this day.

Ralph Parmenter Bennett, one of these descendants, is an authority on the family genealogy and history and has published extensively researched articles on the Parmenters in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. In this talk, he will discuss highlights from their English origins, their settling in Sudbury, and their participation in the Revolution in this celebratory year of America250.

Register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parmenter-family-of-sudbury-from-english-origins-to-the-revolution-tickets-1992373668275?aff=erellivmlt

Address

288 Old Sudbury Road
Sudbury, MA
01776

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19784433747

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