The Hopkinton Historical Society is a non-profit organization that was established in 1951 to celebrate the history of the Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, protect the Town's historical artifacts, explain early New England life, and educate the public about the rich history of this small and ever-changing town. We sponsor several educational, social, and fundraising events throughout the year, and the Society maintains an active archive of documents that are critical to preserving the Town's history for future generations.
The Town of Hopkinton, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles west of downtown Boston, and the Town has a current population of approximately 18,000 residents. The English settlement of Hopkinton, (called Quansigamog by the local Indians) owes its beginnings to a bequest of money made to Harvard College by an English gentleman, Edward Hopkins. College trustees invested the money by purchasing the territory and naming it for its donor - "Hopkinstown", or "Hopkinton", and leased the land to tenants for one penny an acre. Years later, with the help of the Legislature, a sum of $10,000 was paid to the Corporation of Harvard College, and the Town was incorporated December 13, 1715.
Whether you are a current resident of Hopkinton, a descendant from past generations, or simply an interested history buff, we invite you to become a member of the Hopkinton Historical Society, tour our historical archives and museum, make genealogical inquiries, and share stories and information about Hopkinton past. For information about joining the Society, click on the "membership" web page.
Watch HHS volunteers Linda Connelly, Gail Clifford & Eric Pratt on the Fitch Collection; video filmed by our Friends at HCAM
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The Hopkinton History Center is OPEN!
Mondays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
168 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA 01748
508-435-4502 email: hopkhistsoc@hotmail.com
Our collection includes records dating as early as the town's incorporation, along with photos, maps and artifacts. We welcome genealogy requests.
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Hopkinton in the 1930s
Compilation of home movies of the Phipps G. Moshier Family
generously shared with us by Jon Moshier.
Featuring scenes from Hayden Rowe St and Moshier Bros. in Ashland. Please note: picture quality improves after the first few minutes. Click youtube link to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEXvt1bWWhk&t=8s
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Hopkinton West End Athletic Club Baseball Team, c.1913-1917
