Hingham, MA
Hingham was incorporated in 1635, making it one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts. Settled largely by families from Hingham, England, it developed as a coastal shipbuilding and maritime community, with its harbor shaping both its economy and identity. Hingham’s preserved colonial homes and its historic meetinghouse reflect a town that has long balanced seafaring enterprise with deep New England roots.
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Gen. Benjamin Lincoln House
Visiting Hingham, we happened to come across the house while exploring the town and decided to take the tour. As it turned out, we were the only people there at the time, which gave us the opportunity to move slowly through the home, spending time in each r zoom and hearing the stories connected to General Benjamin […]
Bell Tower
The Hingham Memorial Bell Tower rises above the historic center of Hingham. Built in 1912, the tower was created to commemorate the 275th anniversary of the founding of Hingham and to honor the generations of townspeople who shaped the community over centuries. The tower houses a remarkable set of bells that were intended as living parts of the […]
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 […]
Lincoln Statue
On Hingham Common sits a large bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is seated, reflective and contemplative. The statue was dedicated in 1939, placed there as a tribute not only to Lincoln’s national significance, but to a deeper, local connection. Long before Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky or rose to lead the nation through the […]
Old Ship Church
Walking through Hingham, Massachusetts, one of the oldest towns in the Commonwealth, first settled in 1633 and incorporated in 1635, it doesn’t take long to sense how deeply the past is woven into the town’s streets. No place captures that feeling more than the Old Ship Church, a building that has anchored this community for […]
Washington Doll
In the years immediately following the American Revolution, George Washington became a living symbol of a new nation. Across the young republic, admiration for him inspired countless small acts of devotion. This rare type of commemorative doll is an example of this admiration. It was crafted from wool in 1790. These were not toys but expressions of patriotism, Washington’s image […]
