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School House Civil War Monument Images of America Hanson






Photo of Old School House where the society holds meetings.

District School 4 built in 1845 is our headquarters



Hanson Historical Society organized in March, 1961 with the following statement of purpose.

It shall be the purpose of this Society to stimulate interest in the history of the town of Hanson, Mass. by the collection, preservation and study of manuscripts, books, pictures, furniture and all other objects of historic value which shall be acquired by gift or purchase; to provide a suitable repository for such objects and records; to mark historic sites; to cooperate with other neighboring groups and perform such acts as may from time to time seem advisable to promote the aims of this society; to institute a definite program to acquaint younger members of the community with our local history and to encourage them to take an active part in the Society.

2007-2008

John Norton----------------Co-President
Patty Norton----------------Co-President
31 Indian Path, Hanson, MA 02341
781-294-8645
pnorton31@comcast.net
Allan Clemens---------Vice President
Kathy Bergeron---------Secretary
Betty and Richard Blake---Treasurer
Rodney Brunsell-----------Curator
Bruce Young----Board member
Mark Vess------Board member
Harold Towne----Board member


Photo of Bonney House, High Street, Hanson,MA taken Nov. 2, 2007.

What is hiding behind these bushes ??

Hanson Historical Society members went to work on Nov. 10, 2007 to clear the overgrowth at the Bonney House. Use the link above to see pictures of the progress.



Meetings 2008
April 3rd meeting---7PM
May 7th Annual Meeting at Camp Kiwanee---6:30PM
June 5th meeting----7PM
June 19th----6:30PM
Strawberry Prep. Night
June 20th 5:00pm to 8:00PM
Strawberry Festival
Aug 7th meeting------7PM
September 4th meeting-----7PM
Sept 13th Harvest Fair and Craft Fair 9AM -3PM
Rain Date September 20th
Oct 2nd meeting-----7PM
Nov 6 Pot Luck Dinner---6:30PM
at Nathaniel Thomas Mill



Photo of Antone Slaney Cobbler Shop

Antone Slaney Cobbler Shop

Do you know how many stars were on the flag when Hanson became a town in 1820 or when District School House 4 was built in 1845? Check out this link.


Please visit this great US GenWeb Hanson web site maintained by Mary Blauss.




Hanson Historical Society
P.O.Box 52
Hanson, MA 02341


hansonhistorical@gmail.com

Visitors since Oct 7, 2005