North Brookfield Historical Society

Officers of the Society
Brandon Avery, President

     Phone: 867-5417
John J Lane, Vice President

     Phone: 867-7388
Cindy Thompson, Treasurer

     Phone: 867-2273

Theresa Thayer, Secretary

Museum Committee
Paulette Adams

Darrell Hyder

Elizabeth Hyder

Larry Thayer

Cindy Thompson

The 2006-2007 program and member guide is now available for download. Click for the PDF version, which requires Adobe Acrobat or similar program to run.

The North Brookfield Historical Society was founded in 1975 and later incorporated, for the purpose of studying, sharing, publicizing, and preserving the history of the town. It seeks to do this through regular meetings, programs, acquiring historic objects, photographs, and printed materials.

Anyone interested in the society and its objectives may become a member upon payment of dues.

Donations of North Brookfield-related photos, writing, and printed materials, as well as art work and artifacts are greatly encouraged. You will help to preserve the town's history for future generations. Financial contributions are also gratefully accepted.

Temple's History of North Brookfield has been reprinted by the Society in its 824 page entirety, with all folding plates, and extensive genealogy section . Hardbound, $65 each.
Also available is the reprint of Nye's 1830, map, originally lithographed in Boston, on heavy stock, 19.5 by 26 inches, suitable for framing, $8 each. Available at the library or meeting.

Meetings, as well as special programs are at 7:30 p.m. usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the under-croft of Christ Memorial Church, Main Street, North Brookfield, next to the Library. Everyone is invited to attend. Special programs are always free and open to the public.
 

Meetings and Workshops

The North Brookfield Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 26th.The program features 'Bates' Observatory - Past Present - Future.' Researcher and writer Robert L. Potvin will be sharing his recent discoveries about Theodore C. Bates and "Lookout Tower." Vintage post cards, photographs and items from the North Brookfield Journal will be shared with all who attend the meeting.A sum of over $90,000 was donated 2 years ago by the Late George Doane towards the restoration of the observatory. Potvin, as a member of the North Brookfield Historical Commission, has volunteered to spearhead the endeavor and oversee its restoration.The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. The public is invited to the basement of Christ Memorial Church for the presentation.Information and inquiries may be addressed to Potvin at 508-867-3360