Since 2020: More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
Morse Institute Library Virtual Program: Feb. 22, 7-8pm Researching your family history can be a fun way to trace your family ancestry. Finding maps for understanding the locations where your ancestor came from, moved to, or lived at can present challenges. Research Librarian Karol Bartlett can show you digital map resources that may help. Registration […]
Today, we think of Route 9 as a regional shopping mecca, but its history as a highway goes back 200 years. Join us for a virtual conversation with Terri Evans. We’ll share stories of Route 9’s role in Natick history, from the location of the town’s first post offices to the rise of retail after […]
In this Natick Historical Society event, we'll hear from David Lavalley from the Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN). Join us to learn about the history of TCAN, how it has shaped our community, and what we can expect from TCAN in 2021. This event will be held via Zoom. This event is FREE and […]
The Natick Historical Society's Meet Our Neighbors Series will feature Col. Frank Moore, who will speak about the history of the Natick Soldier Systems Center (sometimes known as the Natick Army Labs), how it has shaped our community, and what we can expect from them in 2021. This event will be held via Zoom. This […]
On the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, there will be a service in front of Natick Police Department and Natick Fire Department 9/11 Memorial beginning at 8:45am 8:50 AM – Opening remarks Paul E. Carew VSO, Warren Griffin President Natick Veterans Council 9:00 AM – Opening prayer / followed by taps / NFD Bells […]
Join the Natick Historical Society to learn about the history of the Walnut Hill School, how it has shaped our community, and their plans for the future with Antonio Viva, Head of School. This free event will be held via Zoom. Advance registration is required: register here. The Natick Historical Society's Meet Our Neighbors Series shines a light on […]
Local teens are invited to bring their voices to a community reading of Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech, "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?" Sign up to be a reader using this form. The reading will take place on Sunday, June 26 at 6:00pm on the front steps of the Morse Institute Library […]
Join local tour guide Vincent Vittoria for a walking tour of Natick’s historic Walnut Hill neighborhood. Come learn about the people, historic mansions, and other stories that give Walnut Hill such a fascinating history. The tour will meet downtown on the pedestrian bridge over the train tracks (2 South Ave.) and begin at 2pm on […]
PEARL HARBOR DAY OBSERVANCE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, 2022, 6 TO 7:30 P.M. LEBOWITZ MEETING HALL, MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY Guest Speaker: Michael Fabbri, Veterans Treatment Court, Middlesex County Sponsored by the Natick Veterans Services Office, the Morse Institute Library and the Natick Veterans Oral History Project. Subscribe to our Natick Report daily email Please send tips, photos, ideas […]
Please join us for a virtual annual meeting of the Natick Historical Society. Together, we will: reflect on the NHS in 2022 discuss what’s new for the NHS in 2023 honor longtime NHS leader, Marg Balcom celebrate our shared commitment to local history All are welcome. Join us and share your ideas! Registration is required for […]
