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Our mission:
 to Preserve, Protect and 
Interpret the History of 
Fitchburg, Massachusetts

February 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to the Fitchburg Historical Society

Founded in 1892, the Fitchburg Historical Society celebrates a city that has been a center of industry, culture, business, learning and innovation since it began in 1764. 
The Fitchburg Historical Society is open to the public, with history exhibitions in the George R. Wallace, Jr. and Alice Wallace Exhibition Hall, the Arthur Lowe Library and the Crocker Center for the Study of Fitchburg History. Located in the heart of Main Street and facing the Upper Common in the historic Phoenix Building.

Special Mother's Day event

SAVE THE DATE


Enjoy a 1908 tea

with actress Rita Parisi

Learn more about what is new in

the new 20th century

Sunday, May 12,
2:00 p.m.


Free to attend

Donate to support this program

Come and have fun learning something new

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Time to head over to the Fitchburg Historical Society to experience Rita Parisi's "1908 Tea


Join us for a casual night of fun, food, beverages and funny stories. This time, you are one of the contestants!

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Susan Navarre

Executive Director 

Executive Director

Executive Director Susan Navarre welcomes you to come explore Fitchburg's surprising history and extraordinary urban fabric. During the COVID-19 crisis, the public programs and research are on hiatus, but you can reach our researchers and staff.
More information on Membership and Research

Amy Green

President, Board of Directors

President,
Board of Directors

Councilor at Large on the Fitchburg City Council, Amy Green is a local business owner and transplant from rural Illinois. She has lived in Fitchburg for over 30 years and is a keen enthusiast for all of its history.
Our Board of Directors
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Celebrate Preservation Month

May is Preservation Month and the Fitchburg Historical Society is collaborating with the Fitchburg Historical Commission to celebrate a decade of historic preservation in Fitchburg's downtown.

JOIN US THURSDAY, MAY 23 at City Hall Legislative Building to learn more.

Contact us to learn more

Explore Fitchburg history with us

"I Remember When" - Our TV show

A new series of 30-minute programs on Fitchburg history are in production now. As they are broadcast, they can be seen on FATV (Fitchburg Access TV) and also streamed online.  As of September 2020, programs are being produced. Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities NEH Cares.
Learn more

Research at a distance in our Archives

Our collection catalog is partially computerized, and the database can be accessed online. Start your search here. 
Learn more
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