Townsend Historical Society

10/13/2026

Our beautiful Harbor waterfall on this rainy autumn day.

10/13/2026

The Time Capsule is now in its permanent place at the Harbor Meetinghouse Church. It will be opened on July 4, 2076. Thank you to all who participated 👏. Special thanks to Sterilite for the secure container and thanks to Jock Snaith for building the beautiful wooden treasure chest. 👏 👏.

10/12/2026

Thanks to all who come to our grand reopening of the Cooperage Oct. 10, 2026!!!

10/11/2026

Thank you to all those who came out yesterday, Oct. 10th and visited the reopening of the Cooperage. 👏 It was a fabulous day! We are so appreciative of all the support we’ve received along the way to enable the restoration of our historic Cooperage. We especially appreciate our anonymous donor who made this all possible. 👏 👏

10/05/2026

I’ve heard so much about Black Rock and it was great to see it and walk through beautiful Howard Park - another Townsend treasure. Thank you Matt for giving us the history of Howard Park and for guiding us through the walk. Thanks also to all those helping to identify mushrooms, plants, trees and for adding to the history of the park. It was a great day. 👏

Thanks to Matt Evans for leading us on a scenic 1.5-mile walk through Howard Park while teaching about its rich history. As always, Black Rock was a highlight! Black Rock At the top of Black Roac

10/04/2026

Thanks to Matt Evans and the Townsend Historical Society for leading us on a scenic 1.5-mile walk through Howard Park while teaching about its rich history. As always, Black Rock was a highlight!

Thanks to Matt Evans for leading us on a scenic 1.5-mile walk through Howard Park while teaching about its rich history. As always, Black Rock was a highlight! Black Rock At the top of Black Roac

10/04/2026

Thanks to all who attended Lee McTighe’s tour of the historic section of Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, October 3, 2026!

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed local historian Lee McTighe’s tour of the historic section of Hillside Cemetery on Saturday, October 3, 2026!

09/24/2026

Coopering was always an important industry in Townsend. In 1904 there was even a Coopers’ Concert and Ball on Jan 28, 1904. Check out the ad …$1.00 for a Gent & two ladies! Sponsored by the Coopers’ International Union Local No. 96. From the THS Vault. Flat file #3.