We are thrilled the doors of the new Sudbury History Center and Museum are now open to the public.
Operating hours are: Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm, Saturdays by appointment, closed on holidays.
To book a tour, contact us at 978-443-3747 or by email at info@sudbury01776.org.
Thursday October 23, 6:30 PMSudbury Treasure Map with Town Historian Jan C. Hardenbergh
The Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) recently acquired a treasure of a map: the oldest known comprehensive map of Sudbury from circa 1795! Learn more about this important piece of local history by mapmaker Matthias Mossman (1749-1819) from Town Historian, Jan C. Hardenbergh, at our October 23rd evening lecture.
SHS seeks to fundraise $4,000 to restore and preserve this map for generations to come. You can help us by donating in-person, by mail, or via our website.
Tuesday November 11, 10:00 AM Sudbury Road Race
Join us for the next Sudbury Road Race which includes a 5-kilometer race (walkers welcome) and a 1-mile fun run (all ages welcome). Both races begin and end at Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd. Sudbury, Massachusetts. The fun run begins at 10am, with the 5k beginning at 10:30am.
Thursday December 11, 2025 6:30 PMRebuilding the American Town Design and Strategy at Small Scale with David Gamble
Join us on December 11th for a lecture by architect and urban designer David Gamble, who will discuss his book and the future of towns like Sudbury!
Small towns like Sudbury are often overlooked and understudied. This talk by architect and urban designer David Gamble will highlight what smaller populations are doing to capitalize on their intrinsic assets.
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!
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!
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.
Funding for this exhibit provided by the Sudbury Cultural Council and Mass Humanities.
Donate to Our Ongoing Mission!
Next Events
Sudbury Treasure Map with Jan Hardenbergh
Rebuilding the American Town with David Gamble
Become A SHS Member
Starting in 2022, the SHS introduced six membership categories, each featuring special benefits at a bargain price!
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.
2024 Year in Review Newsletter
