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Hardwick Historical Society

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PRESERVING HISTORY FOR ALL TO ENJOY

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About Us

Our Mission

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Our Mission

  Our mission is to engage in historical study relating to Hardwick, individuals and families identified with its early history.  To establish and maintain a Historical Museum, to collect, hold, preserve and exhibit items, letters, photos, papers and other historical objects of interest and documents for the people and friends of Hardwick

  Our mission is to engage in historical study relating to Hardwick, individuals and families identified with its early history.  To establish and maintain a Historical Museum, to collect, hold, preserve and exhibit items, letters, photos, papers and other historical objects of interest and documents for the people and friends of Hardwick and surrounding towns.

The Hardwick Historical Society is

a private, all-volunteer, non-profit  501©(3) charity organization. 

Except for a few small grants for specific programs, we do not receive any town, state or federal funds for our operation.  While monetary donations are always welcome, gifts of items of historical value that pertain to the history of Hardwick, Gilbertville, Wheelwright, Old Furnace or of the Quabbin Reservoirs Lost Towns are very much appreciated.

 We rely solely on donations and small fundraising activities to support our operation.  Remember that all gifts and contributions are tax-deductible. 

Our Team

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Our Mission

Our 2022-2023 Officers 

 President, Randy Noble;  

Vice President, Lisa Prouty;   

Secretary, Anne Barnes;  

Treasurer, Penny Hannon

Curator, Emily Bancroft;  

Executive Board,  Gary O'Brien and Liz Cyran.  


You can add yourself in here somewhere! !



Consider becoming a Member or Officer   at our upcoming Annual Meeting

 in September 2023

Hardwick Town House


 Public is invited.

Become a Member

Become a Member

Become a Member

 

  Memberships due Sept. 1st.

 Annual membership:          $10.00
     Life membership:           $100.00

        

  Make check payable to:  

   Hardwick Historical Society  
 Mail to: P.O. Box 492, 

Hardwick, MA  01037 


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We would like to thank all our current Historical Society members for their generous support ove

 

  Memberships due Sept. 1st.

 Annual membership:          $10.00
     Life membership:           $100.00

        

  Make check payable to:  

   Hardwick Historical Society  
 Mail to: P.O. Box 492, 

Hardwick, MA  01037 


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We would like to thank all our current Historical Society members for their generous support over the years.  We rely on your tax-deductible donations to help support our programming and to keep the museum open and operational for generations to come.  Please keep in mind that if you are a Life Member that those funds have little to no value left to them.  If you would like to make an additional donation in any amount that feels right, please see our contact information or it can be done through PayPal.  We cannot preserve our history and keep the doors open without your help and generosity.

Thank you.

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Our Museum Shop

Life Membership

Our Museum Shop

Our Museum Shoppe has items of interest to Hardwick aficionados.

Frank DiLiddo’s DVD of historic Hardwick Photos - $14.00.  Some village magnets, pins, T-shirts, tote bags, collection tiles, Hardwick note cards and Frank Bly's collection of note cards, old calendars full of photos, Christmas ornament, Cow Brscrlydseveral history books and Ruggles maps and some Frank Bly prints are also available.  *Special Sale on: Tiles and our Christmas Ornament.
Stop in to see our selection. 


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          Cow Bracelets -  $1.00 each

            Available at the Museum. 

Volunteer

Life Membership

Our Museum Shop

Volunteers are always welcome to help in our efforts to preserve our past. We welcome your help in preserving our artifacts, documenting our collection, writing grants, researching the values of our items we own, teaching and giving programs to local schools, and working with our computer.

If any of these areas interest you, or you feel you can contribute in other ways, please let us know.

Life Membership

Life Membership

Upcoming events/fundraisers

If you are a life member, any additional contribution would be most appreciated.  Remember that investment income from these life memberships is now very small.  By maintaining a membership, you will receive announcements about our upcoming programs and other news of the Society.

You can send your merchandise orders, dues and gifts to:  32 Common Street, P.O. Box 492, Hardwick, MA  01037  

Please consider donating items of historical value and interest to the 

Hardwick Historical Museum for our future generations to view, learn and enjoy.

Upcoming events/fundraisers

Upcoming events/fundraisers

Upcoming events/fundraisers

                        April 30, 2023


                       3:00 - 5:00 pm


    Hardwick Powder Horn Fundraiser


   Hardwick Town House, On the Common

Come hear the story from the 1970's about the powder horn and its significant ties to the Town of Hardwick. Listen to Don Madden, from Belchertown and current owner, bring us back to the 18th Century with some artifacts from that era and his lecture.  He will have the horn for all to view.


$20 Suggested donation at the door.

Mocktails, light food & snacks will be provided. 


*The Historical Society will add your name or business a spot on our special Powder Horn donation plaque with a donation of $100.00 or more.   Remember the Historical Society is a 501c(3) nonprofit charity organization so your donations are Tax Deductible.


Help us bring the Hardwick Powder Horn home to the Hardwick Historical Museum for all to enjoy for years to come.    


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Contact Us

Upcoming events/fundraisers

Open Museum Hours

Hardwick Historical Society, 

32 Common Street, PO Box 492,

Hardwick, MA  01037

Email:  hardwickhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com

website:  http://www.hardwickmahistoricalsociety.org


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Looking for suggestions for future events!


Do you have an idea for an event?  Would you like to present your collection or share your creative/artistic talent at one of our events?  Please let us know!  We would like to hear from you.


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             VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

We are looking for volunteers that would like to help us Open the Museum during our OPEN hours for guests to visit and during the Hardwick Fair - we really need your help.  A Board member will be there with you.  This is a great opportunity to help us and to get a chance to learn more about the artifacts we have and about the history of Hardwick and of the surrounding towns.  Please stop by the Museum, let one of the board members know or come to the Annual Meeting and show your support.  Let us know if you can help by donating a few hours of your time.   

Open Museum Hours

Upcoming events/fundraisers

Open Museum Hours

May 20 - May 21       10:00 am -2:00 pm

 Plant/Book Sale on the Common


June - Oct     2nd and 4th Sundays              12:00 ~ 2:00 pm or via Appointment.


August 18 - 19       During the Hardwick Fair



                  *ANNUAL MEETING


September TBD at 7:00 pm             Hardwick Town House on the Common

Speaker:  TBA

Please join us.  Light refreshments will be served.  All are Welcome. 


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*Reminder:  It's also that time to renew your annual membership or make an additional donation if it's been some time since you became a "Life Member."  The value of those funds are very small at this point so any additional contribution would be greatly appreciated.  If you are not already a member, consider joining and become part of our organization.

If you have supported us in the past, Thank you for your continued support. 


                 RENEW OR JOIN NOW!!


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Rest in Peace Russell Bancroft.   Thank you for all your years of service and dedication. to the Hardwick Historical Society.

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    We love to have visitors at the Historical Society Museum. Stop by on either the 2nd or 4th Sunday in the months June through October between 12 -2 pm (or on Aug. 19th & 20th at the Fair)  You can also contact Emily Bancroft 413-967-4002 to arrange an appointment.

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