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Waltham Historical Society

Established 1913
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About Us
Purpose of the Society and the Board of Directors.
News & Updates
Upcoming Events and Edmund L. Sanderson Lecture Series.
Newsletters
Society Newsletters and publications of the Society.
Exhibits
Explore virtual or on-line exhibits of the Society.
And a grant from The Waltham Cultural Council

The Society's Purpose

The purpose of the Waltham Historical Society is to stimulate and aid research in the local and general history of Waltham by preparing or causing to be prepared from time to time, papers and records relative to those subjects which are or may be of general interest.
Documents & Manuscripts
We collect and preserve manuscripts, documents, mementos and relics related to our City's history.
Genealogies
We assist in collecting and helping to prepare genealogies of Waltham families.
Buildings and Monuments
We aid in the preservation of buildings, monuments and other objects of historic interest in Waltham.
Everything Waltham
We preserve and share Waltham's history by many other means..
History of Land Development in Waltham Massachusetts
PALE HORSE, PALE RIDER -- THE 1918 INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC IN WALTHAM 
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Current List of Sponsors of the Historical Society for 2022-2023
City Council President Kathleen B. McMenimenEleanor & Jack Marcou Charitable FoundationThe Waltham Chamber of Commerce The Rotary Club of Waltham Waltham Cultural Council The Waltham MuseumPeggy Nix and Family
Susan Hayes in Memory of Virginia Hayes The Grover J. Cronin Memorial Foundation The Waltham Community Foundation The Waltham Tourism Council Watertown Savings Bank Pizzi Farm Market & DeliAndy Dervan
190 Moody Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
Phone: 781.891.5815 Cell or Text: 617.448.6706
Business Hours
Open By Appointment andMost Saturdays from 10:00 am to noon
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