BRAINTREE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Braintree Historical Society

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

In honor of Veterans' Day, November 11, 2024, the Society has a display at the Thayer Public Library that includes some of our WWI helmets and Braintree-related photos. Visit our Research Library (31 Tenney Road) to see our extensive files of WW1 veterans with Braintree connections, uniforms and other artifacts. (Photo of display at Thayer Library below)



Upcoming Events

There will be a holiday celebration at the Resource Center/Barn at 31 Tenney Road on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will make holiday crafts, decorate our tree, enjoy refreshments and learn about celebrations of long ago. All are invited and the event is free!

Recent Events

Heritage Day on Sunday September 22, 2024 was a great success. Craft demonstrations and re-enactors were a big favorite with games for the kids. Below is the butter churning with Thayer bread table:


Mary Frazier of the Historical Society gave a talk "From Battlefields to Bookshelves" exploring the life and legacy of General Sylvanus Thayer that was both informative and entertaining at the Logan Auditorium of Thayer Public Library on September 19, 2024

Braintree Historical Society

Corporate and Fraternal Members

New members or renewals for 2024 - 2025

Levels:

Partnership - $1,000 and above

Braintree Rotary Club

Knights of Columbus

President's Circle - $500

Williams Energy

Executive - $250

Foley's Ice Cream Shoppe

Carl Johnson Law Office

Corporate - $100

American Legion Post 86

Braintree Chiropractic

Braintree Rug Company

Century 21 Marella Realty

Glow Beauty Boutique

Herbst Law Group

King Optical



Click here for our July 2024 Newsletter:July 2024 Newsletter.pdf


Heritage Day 2024 Pictures Are Scrolling Below

Heritage Day September 22, 2024 was a great event! Scrolling above are some of the pictures from the event

Below are some of the reenactors at Heritage Day 2024:



New Exhibit at our 31 Tenney Road Building

The General Sylvanus Thayer Exhibit is now available for viewing at the Barn and Resource Center at 31 Tenney Road. The exhibit displays items and information from the exceptional life of Sylvanus Thayer (often known as "The Father of West Point"). The exhibit will be open every Thursday from 9:30 AM until noontime. The exhibit will also be open at least one Saturday per month. The next Saturday opening date for the Exhibit will be Saturday, November 16, 2024, from Noon to 3:00 PM.



The Society's book signing event on June 22 was enjoyed by all who attended. We thank author Tracy Sierra for helping the Society with much needed fundraising. For anyone who was not able to attend on the 22nd, we have several signed copies of Tracy's highly praised novel NIGHT WATCHING still available for purchase (see picture of BHS president Steve Leonard with Tracy Sierra below). Please contact braintreehistoricalfundraising@gmail.com or call the Society at 781-848-1640 if you would like to buy a signed book. Great book to read for yourself or give as a gift!


Annual Meeting

The Braintree Historical Society Annual Meeting was held on May 16,2024 at Braintree Town Hall at 6:30 PM with 3 new directors elected and 1 director reappointed. Mayor Joyce attended and addressed the membership. John Donovan gave a talk on Braintree's paths and roads 1600 to present which was extremely well received by over 50 people in attendance. Below is from John's presentation:5 Corners in the 1950s:


Please click on the link below to watch John Donovan's entire presentation on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6gdwmu5C2I&t=177s

The Society had a meeting at the Thayer Public Library on March 20, 2024 featuring a talk on the relationship between Abigail and John Adams by our Historian, John Dennehy. The talk was extremely well received by the audience of over 50 people. Here are 2 pictures:


On December 16, 2023 the Historical 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. Photo is posted below:

 We are in critical need of funds to help with repairs to our elevators, alarm systems and heat pump for the Resource Center. 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 exp


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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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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

The Braintree Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization. We are always looking for new volunteers and have many different opportunities for anyone who is interested in Braintree's history. Please click on the link below to our volunteer:

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

Days that the Thayer House will be open for tours will be posted here. The next opening date for the Thayer House at 786 Washington Street will be Saturday November 16, 2024. Tours will begin at 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 PM.

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