Events of the Hanover Historical Society 2026
The Hanover Historical Society will host and sponsor events throughout 2026. Events take place at the Historic Drummer Samuel Stetson House at 514 Hanover Street in Hanover Center or locations around Hanover. The Stetson House is open by appointment. Please check our Facebook page for the most recent updates.
The 3rd Annual North River History & Heritage Pop-Up Museum
Saturday, March 7th, 11am to 3pm, Cushing Memorial Hall, 673 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061
Family Friendly and open to the public. $10 suggested donation. Sponsored by Protectowire Fire Systems
The Third Annual North River History & Heritage Pop-Up Museum will take place on Saturday, March 7th, from 11am to 3pm, at the Cushing Memorial Building in Norwell Center. The event is a collaborative, one-day museum, between the Historical Societies of the five North River towns, Scituate, Marshfield, Norwell, Pembroke, and Hanover, other organizations, authors, collectors, and experts. The event showcases the history of the North River through original objects, documents, and artwork, some rarely seen. The Historical Societies will have displays alongside the North and South River Watershed, the Hatch Mill, and the Mattakeeset Tribe along with rarely seen private collections to share and explore the history of the North River.
Check the Hanover Historical Society's Web site Calendar for more information about upcoming events: Calendar – Hanover Historical Societyhttps://hanoverhistoricalsociety.com/connect/events/ or the Historical Society's Facebook page: Hanover MA Historical Society - Home | Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hanoverhistoricalsociety,
Mission of the Hanover Historical Society
The Hanover, Massachusetts, Historical Society is a non-profit organization seeking to promote a better understanding of Hanover’s unique heritage by education and preservation. Our educational goals are carried out by creating innovative educational programs and sharing our archives with the public. Preservation goals include conserving our vast collection of books, textiles, and objects and providing a stable environment for their future sustainability. The Hanover Historical Society encourages a better understanding of the town’s history to foster community in the present. Membership is open to anyone interested in Hanover history.
Liberty Pole 250th Commemoration
October 10th, 2024, marked the 250th anniversary of the Townspeople of Hanover erecting a Liberty Pole. The Hanover Historical Society and the Phoenix Masonic Lodge celebrated the occasion on Sunday, October 6th with a reenactment. The event featured erecting a Liberty Pole, talks by Jonathan Lane of Rev250, Hal Thomas of the Phoenix Lodge, and Stephen O'Neill, Director of the Hanover Historical Society. Reenactor Doug Ozelius read a copy of the essay attached to the original Liberty Pole. To see the full video please follow this link: Liberty Pole Video
The Hanover Historical Society thanks our corporate members and sponsors for supporting local history!
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