Barre Historical Society
The Society consists of three buildings located in the heart of rural central Massachusetts overlooking Barre's picturesque common. The Main Building is an 1836 Greek Revival; the Museum contains a fully conserved 1859 Concord Coach and more; and the Heritage Center contains collections and meeting space.
2023 PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Trunk or Treat Open House - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A great opportunity to take a quick peek inside the Society Building and collect a treat while Trick or Treating!
J.R. Greene presents:
The Creation of the Quabbin Reservoir
Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
in Allen Hall, Barre Town Library
Local author J.R. Greene will provide a narrated historical slide program on the Boston water supply and the lost Towns. This talk includes information on the Ware River diversion; including the areas known as White Valley, Coldbrook and West Rutland. This program will be co-hosted with the Woods Memorial Library where light refreshments will be served.
Annual Christmas Party-Members Only (and their guests) $20 p.p. Historic Home - Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.