We are thrilled the doors of the new Sudbury History Center and Museum are now open to the public.

Operating hours are: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, closed on holidays.
We are currently not open on Saturdays, but we will be soon!

Social distancing in the galleries is encouraged when visiting the museum and gift shop.

If you have any questions on booking your tour please contact Rachael Robinson at 978-443-3747 or by email at director@sudbury01776.org. We look forward to seeing you in person soon!

Open NowSudbury's Changing Landscape Part 2

The new exhibit 'Sudbury‘s Changing Landscape Part 2' continues our exploration of Sudbury's landscape with the story from after the Revolutionary War up to the present day. Sudbury is home to many wonderful conservation lands and historic landscapes. Organizations like Sudbury Valley Trustees, Sudbury Conservation Commission, and Sustainable Sudbury are working hard to protect and preserve the natural countryside.

Open NowSudbury's Changing Landscape Part 1

The exhibit 'Sudbury‘s Changing Landscape Part 1' will enthrall the visitor with stunning interactive displays, and beautiful graphic displays that exemplify how Sudbury has come to be the beautiful town that it is today. From ice covered landscapes, indigenous tribal lifeways, to new farming settlements, this first phase of our two part exhibit, Sudbury’s Changing Landscape Glaciers-1780 paints a picture of an ever changing environment.

What We're Hearing

We love hearing from you. We deeply appreciate these generous words and ongoing support.

Carol Baxter  Gaithersburg, MD

”Many thanks for the [Sudbury Historical Society's] initiative to allow individuals far from Sudbury to explore and discover the town's past.”

Bob Goodnow  Boston, MA

”I am so excited to open the link and will be sure to research the many SHS collections. I share this with my cousins at the Goodenow Family Association. So cool.”

Ralph Parmenter Bennett  Hanover, NH

”To me, [the Sudbury Historical Society Collections Online] seems the greatest single advance for the SHS archives since its inception. So, thank you.”

William Schechter  Brookline, MA

”What an impressive jewel of a museum and history center you all have created.”

Our Collections are now Online!

We are pleased to announce that because of the hard work of Francesco Buccella and the generosity of the Sudbury Foundation that we are able to share with the world our collections digitally!

Find the link to our online collections on the Research tab or click here. Happy researching!their memory.

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Pop-Up ExhibitCelebrating 250 Years of Artifacts

From a fowling piece used at the Battle of North Bridge to a letter from General John Nixon discussing George Washington to Sudbury's continuing remembrance of the start of the American Revolution, celebrate Sudbury's involvement in the start of the American Revolution!

Visit our Baggott Gallery at the Loring Parsonage to learn more about its history!

Voices of Sudbury Podcast

Listen to our new podcasts, and join us as a guest on a future episode!

The podcast focuses on conversations between friends, family, and new acquaintances all sharing about their time in Sudbury. We feature a wide variety of participants, who have interesting and meaningful stories to share about life in the town we all love. A lifelong resident reflects on how the town has changed, and a LS senior will share their feelings about leaving their hometown for College next year. Former residents reflects on why they still hold Sudbury close in their memory.

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Become A SHS Member

Starting in 2022, the SHS introduced six membership categories, each featuring special benefits at a bargain price!

Join/Renew Today!

New membership benefits include: discounts in the 01776 Gift Shop, free admission to paid events, personal materials digitization, private museum tours, free research assistance and more.

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