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Battleship Cove
One of the highlights of our visit to Fall River was Battleship Cove, home to the largest collection of historic naval vessels in the world. Located along the waterfront of Mount Hope Bay, this remarkable museum preserves ships that served during World War II and the Cold War, allowing visitors to step aboard and experience […]
American Heritage Museum
Out exploring on a rainy Sunday, let us to the American Heritage Museum in Hudson. From the outside, it doesn’t reveal the depth of what’s inside. Stepping through the doors, the scale and intention of the museum became very clear. This is not a collection of artifacts behind glass, but an immersive walk throughhistory. The museum was developed […]
Hingham Historical Society
While visiting Hingham for the day, we stopped by the Hingham Historical Society to learn more about what this town is most proud of. Hingham is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts, founded in 1635, and its museum captures much of the town’s story, from its colonial roots to its maritime heritage and civic […]
Dedham Historical Museum
I went to visit the town green in Dedham, Massachusetts for its colonial markers and instead found myself stepping into the Dedham Historical Society and Museum. Almost immediately, I felt I had encountered a kindred spirit in the woman who greeted me at the door. Here was a whole museum designed and dedicated to the […]
Framingham History Center
The home of the Framingham History Center is as much a historical artifact as the collections inside. The Center is housed in the former Edgell Memorial Library, a late 19th century structure that was completed in 1898. It was constructed as a public library through a private gift from philanthropist George Loring Edgell. This was an era when […]
