North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society
About
The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society preserves the history of North Reading by buying and maintaining historic properties, collecting artifacts tied to the town and educating the community about local history. It is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) run by an elected board, funded entirely by membership dues, fundraising and donations from local residents and businesses. Programs include talks, publications, original research and a digital collection.
The Society began in 1952, when several local women founded the North Reading Antiquarian Club, and took its current name when it incorporated in 1963. Under an agreement with the town it oversees the Rev. Daniel Putnam House property. It works closely with the Historical Commission, the Historic District Commission, the Friends of the Damon Tavern and the North Reading Minit and Militia.
What to Know
- The Society organizes North Reading’s annual Apple Festival each September.
- Open houses at the Putnam House are held during the holidays and on Memorial Day.
- Volunteers take part in projects such as historic grave marker cleaning.
- A monthly newsletter is available by subscription.
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