Stoneham Historical Society
About
The Stoneham Historical Society & Museum is an all-volunteer nonprofit, founded in 1922, that researches, collects, archives and shares the history of Stoneham. It makes a point of telling the stories of people often left out of history books. Its collection includes artifacts, documents, newspapers and thousands of photographs, much of it donated by local institutions and residents, and it hosts evening lectures, exhibits and special events.
The society maintains two historic buildings. The Spanish War Hall, built in 1910 by O.H. Marston to make papers and boxes for storing and shipping pharmaceuticals, later housed the United Spanish War Veterans and now holds the museum, library and meeting hall. The Doucette family Ten Footer is a small shoemaker’s shop moved to the site in 1968, a reminder of the industry that earned Stoneham the nickname Shoe Town.
What to Know
- The collection can be seen at Open House days or by appointment.
- The Ten Footer was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
- Individual and family memberships are available.
- Recent programs have included an author talk on the 1909 cross-country auto race.
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