Holliston Historical Society

Holliston Historical Society Studying, Collecting and Preserving the Historical Records, Traditions and Relics of Holliston and its People for over 100 Years

Founded in 1910, the Holliston Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping Holliston's historical character intact. We host many events throughout the year and our Library is open one weekend a month. The Asa Whiting House and Barn are also available for rental. Please visit http://www.hollistonhistoricalsociety.org/ for more information.

At last night’s annual meeting, President Sheila Adams presented the Holliston Historical Society’s annual awards. Each ...
05/19/2026

At last night’s annual meeting, President Sheila Adams presented the Holliston Historical Society’s annual awards. Each award is given to recognize the selfless and continual support each recipient gives to our Society. These community-builders are a vital piece of what grows Holliston. Sarah Amtower received the Member of the Year. David Grosjean received the President’s Award. John and Carol Paltrineri received the John Mason Batchelder Award for Excellence. Congratulations to our recipients! We appreciate and honor you.

05/18/2026

Thank you to our long-time friends at HCAT for covering our Train Show! Holliston Hub has covered town events, including those at the Holliston Historical Society, for decades. Their commitment to the community has been unwavering. As they face uncertain times, we hope you will join us in showing HCAT the same love and support they have always given our town.

It’s a beautiful night for the Holliston Historical Society’s Annual Meeting!
05/18/2026

It’s a beautiful night for the Holliston Historical Society’s Annual Meeting!

It’s a beautiful day! Trains are at the Historical Society until 4! Come check out the trains!
04/25/2026

It’s a beautiful day! Trains are at the Historical Society until 4! Come check out the trains!

It is Train Show Week! Join us Saturday, April 25 from 10am-4pm. We will have trains! We will have snacks! We will have ...
04/20/2026

It is Train Show Week! Join us Saturday, April 25 from 10am-4pm. We will have trains! We will have snacks! We will have beautiful spring weather! All ticket sales happen at the door - never on FB!

This beautiful pocket in the collection dates to 1790 and was made by Keziah Lovell. Her initials are cross-stitched nea...
02/11/2026

This beautiful pocket in the collection dates to 1790 and was made by Keziah Lovell. Her initials are cross-stitched near the bottom of the pocket in brown thread, possibly silk. The pocket is made of linen that has been beautifully crewel embroidered with wool in shades of light and dark blue. The edges of the pocket and the slit are bound in printed cottons which might have been scraps from another sewing project. There are remnants of the tapes which were used to tie the pocket around the waist.
Ironically, this beautiful work would likely never be seen, as women’s pockets were worn underneath their skirts, and were accessed by slits in the sides of the skirts. Women’s clothing in the 17th, 18th, and part of the 19th century did not have pockets stitched in their clothing, so pockets like this were how women carried their valuables and personal items.

🎉 Congratulations to our Holiday Door Decor Contest winners! 🎉Thank you to everyone who participated. The creativity on ...
01/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Holiday Door Decor Contest winners! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who participated. The creativity on display made voting incredibly difficult, and we are so grateful to the Holliston community for embracing this new tradition.

🥇 First Place: Danielle Mottor
🥈 Second Place: Brittany & Miles Ela
🥉 Third Place: Tyler Aldredge & Jennifer Trainor

A big thank-you to our generous local sponsors Debra’s Flowers, OutPost Farm, and Aesop’s Fable for supporting this event. From all of us at the Holliston Historical Society, thank you for helping make this a wonderful first year. We cannot wait to do it again! 🎄

Have you enjoyed the festive doors all around town? We had many amazing entries into our Holiday Door contest. Stay tune...
12/24/2025

Have you enjoyed the festive doors all around town? We had many amazing entries into our Holiday Door contest. Stay tuned to find out who won! You can spot this festive door over on Amy Lane, decorated by the Ela Family!

Come and knock on our door! Open house today 12-4 during the Holiday day Stroll. The Historical Society is a trolly stop...
11/29/2025

Come and knock on our door! Open house today 12-4 during the Holiday day Stroll. The Historical Society is a trolly stop, Santa will be here from noon until 12:45, and you can enter our holiday door decorating contest. So much to do at the Asa Whiting House today!

This rocking horse may have been under a lucky child’s Christmas tree at some point in the past. It comes complete with ...
11/25/2025

This rocking horse may have been under a lucky child’s Christmas tree at some point in the past. It comes complete with its saddle and stirrups, and has a real horsehair tail. It will be under the tree at the Holliston Historical Society during the Holiday Stroll on November 29th!
Stop by the Asa Whiting House from 12-4 to see this rocking horse and some other items children in the past may have received for Christmas. Hot cider and refreshments will be served, and our Treasure Shop will be open. Santa will be stopping in around noon!

ANNOUNCEMENT! The Holliston Historical Society is excited to share our first ever HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST! Regis...
11/05/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT! The Holliston Historical Society is excited to share our first ever HOLIDAY DOOR DECORATING CONTEST! Registration is live on our website! (We are so excited to see -and judge- your door!)

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547 Washington Street
Holliston, MA
01746

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+15084295795

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