BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

31 Tenney Road, Braintree MA  02184.
We are open with research support Thursday mornings from 9:30-Noon.  


Our next event will be a talk by our Historian, John Dennehy, on Abigail and John Adams. Please join us for this free event at the Thayer Public Library at 798 Washington Street at 7:30 PM on March 20, 2024

Click here for the December 2023 Newsletter: December 2023 Newsletter.pdf

On December 16, 2023 the Society had a 250th anniversary event for the Boston Tea Party at the Barn and Resource Center. There was a talk by president Steve Leonard on how Braintree-born John Hancock was connected to the Tea Party. Photos are posted below:



Heritage Day October 7, 2023 was a great event despite the rain! Scroll further down the page to see the slide show.

Below are some of the reenactors at Heritage Day 2023:


Read the September 2023 Newsletter here: Braintree Historical News-Letter Sept 2023.pdf

As we start the new year in 2024, we are in critical need of funds to help with repairs to our elevators, alarm systems and heat pump for the Resource Center. We will apply to the Mass. Cultural Council for funding but need to raise matching funds. Donations can be made by check to the society at 31 Tenney Road, Braintree MA 02184.

We are also looking for corporate sponsors to help us reach our Annual Appeal goal. Remember, we are an all-volunteer organization and 100% of dues and donations are used for operating and capital expenses.

Thayer House tours will be available again starting in April 2024




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Heritage Day 2023 musket firing (above)


The Gilbert L. Bean Barn and Mary Bean Cunningham Library and Resource Center are Open!

Please stop by during our open hours

Thursday: 9:30AM - Noon

Check Our Facebook for any Updates to Open Hours or Closings

Current Exhibition is under development

Sylvanus Thayer House Video Tours

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More photos of Heritage Day 2023 are scrolling below!

What's New at the Library and Resource Center?

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OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION

Braintree High School Social Studies Department Partnership

Braintree Public Schools Programs

CATS Academy Partnership

Thayer Academy Intern Program

BCYC Partnership

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Programs

Read more about our involvement in education programs HERE

Over the last few months, BHS launched a new Volunteer Initiative. In our two very successful Volunteer Orientation sessions, a full house of Volunteers brought new energy, ideas, and enthusiasm about the incredible history and legacy of the Braintree Historical Society. Our goal for this Initiative is to increase our volunteers to 100 over the course of the coming year. Won't you join us?

Volunteer  

Gilbert L Bean Museum & Mary Bean Cunningham Historical Resource Center

Open Thursday 9:30 AM - Noon


Other Days & Times By Appointment


Tours of The Thayer Birthplace

Tours will again be available of the Thayer Birthplace in 2024 starting in April - exact dates will be posted

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