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Fitchburg Historical Society

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We give you the resources to find answers to your questions about Fitchburg history. @781 Main Street Francis, as wasthe old location on Grove Street.

With a tradition of excellence in education and historical research the Fitchburg Historical Society connects the city's citizens to its industrial, commercial and cultural history. Fitchburg has an illustrious history that includes some of America's first textile mills, the nation's second-oldest newspaper and important inventions that shaped the Industrial Revolution in America. The Historical Society connects today's residents with this community legacy with a library, exhibitions and free programs in its downtown headquarters. The Fitchburg Historical Society is an independent, non-profit organization that functions as both a museum and an educational resource. Since December of 2012, the Society has operated from its new location on 781 Main Street.The new location, the Phoenix Building, is a historic building designed by Fitchburg architect H.M. The first floor, or basement, is an archive containing biography files, photographic files, manuscripts and other documents available for research. The second floor, at street level, is currently the primary exhibit hall, accessible from Main Street. Named for the Wallace family, this exhibit hall is home to display cases of Fitchburg memorabilia and changing exhibits. It also serves as the venue for public functions held at the society, many of which are free to attend. The third floor is the library and main office of the Society. Here, one can find directories of Fitchburg and surrounding towns, a local history section, and archival boxes. Besides being a free community resource, the society is also a great place to volunteer.

10/27/2026

Many different history talks and opportunities in our email newsletter: https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/a4lk-329wmy--1e5j2e-12vwgp37

10/26/2026

Don Anderson's talk about Civil War Bowie knives made by Whitman and Miles (of Fitchburg) is available in two parts....Here's Part one:

Don Anderson gives a presentation at the Fitchburg Historical Society on Fitchburg's Civil War Bowie Knives, including the Whitman & Miles Company who made them (Part 1, Recorded 4.16.2026).

10/26/2026

It's that time of year again! Time to head to a car dealer and dream about a new car...if you head over to Ron Bouchard Auto Sales, please thank them for us (and as a friend of the Fitchburg Historical Society) for being Business Members here. Local businesses always give back to local nonprofits! And we appreciate it every day...https://www.ronbouchard.com/

10/26/2026

If you use the "Round Up" program on your credit card, your purchases can now help benefit us, the Fitchburg Historical Society. Here's the sign up sheet for us: https://www.roundup.org/nonprofits/fitchburg-historical-society-ma-fitchburg-987l5bg?utm_campaign=admin_portal&utm_medium=site&utm_source=roundup

10/22/2026

If you're interested in Franco-American heritage and the creative arts, there's a conference about it coming up in November, in Maine (picture: the LeBlanc's) : https://usmfranco-americancollection.cmail19.com/t/y-e-fhjljuy-hkthklllll-i/

Address

P. O. Box 953, 781 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA
01420

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19783451157

Website

http://www.fitchburghistoricalsociety.org/

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