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Leominster
Historical Society
"Friends & Neighbors"
links page
NEW!
If you purchased "Combing Through Leominster's History" and noted the
lack of an
index, you will be pleased to know that the
Combing Index has been
completed! John A. "Jack" Taylor, who grew up in Leominster, and
contributed his story to the book, created the index after months of
patience and hard work. Our thanks and gratitude to Jack for his
herculean effort. Click on the title to download your FREE PDF copy of
the index, or click here.
Be sure to read about Leominster's "New" Town Hall, in this week's Champion. Mark Bodanza, our local historian, has added a monthly column about Leominster's history to the weekly community newspaper.
On Sunday, April 20th, 2008, we will hold our Annual May Basket Workshop. Reservations may be made at 978-537-5424. Space is limited, so don't forget to leave your name and phone number!
What are May Baskets? Filled
with flowers or candy, tradition has it that a decorative May basket should
be hung on the recipient's front doorknob. The bell is then rung, and the giver races to hide behind a tree or
some bushes. From this hidden vantage point, children can watch with
great delight as their beautiful gifts are received. Tradition also
says that if you are caught while delivering a May basket, you are
owed a kiss.
Leominster Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization supported entirely by the dues and contributions of its membership and donors. The Society is dedicated to the preservation of local history, through records, collections and properties. Organized and incorporated in 1906, the Society encourages and promotes the history of Leominster and history in general, and has played an active part in the community throughout its first 102 years.
Meetings and programs are open to the public, and you are encouraged to join the Historical Society in our efforts to preserve historical artifacts and provide interesting programs.
Member Benefits: Members receive the Society's quarterly newsletter, advance notice of public programs, and invitation to member-only exhibits/receptions. Research at the Society is free for members.
We encourage people to come in to the Society for research if possible, as we have numerous original resources for both genealogy and history as they pertain to Leominster and its citizens. Our all-volunteer staff is on duty during our regular hours. You may wish to call to schedule an appointment.
Our hours of operation are: Tuesday and Saturday, 9am - 12 noon or by appointment. Contact us by email or phone 978-537-5424 for more information or an appointment.
:: Popular Civil War Exhibit Continues
:: Leominster Civil War letters return home after 142 years!
:: Learn about Leominster's History at our Papers Read page.
The Historical Society is located at the old brick schoolhouse, formerly Field School, (behind City Hall) on 17 School Street, Leominster, Massachusetts. We welcome community use of the Society's resources for research, and all are welcome to view exhibits at the Society Museum. Please call ahead for school groups.
We seek any photos or artifacts of the school's past, along with any stories of the school that you might remember, to be featured in a display. If you attended Field Primary school, and/or have any memorabilia of the school, we'd like to talk to you. Please contact us at the phone number or email address below.
Officers 2007-2008
President · Michael Marini
Vice-President · Diane Sanabria
Treasurer · Angela Wallace
Recording Secretary · Jane Fischer
Corresponding Secretary · Donna AllardTrustees
Virginia Maunder · Linda Pinder · David WilsonDirectors/Members At Large
Martin Andrews · Sandra Brickey Balboni · Mark Bodanza
Roger Lapointe (interim) · Raymond Morse
Settimio "Babe" Pellecchia · Gilbert Tremblay