Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is devoted to collecting and preserving the local history of Worcester MA. It includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a collection of artifacts, all vital to the study of Worcester history. A few examples of WHM's holdings include correspondence of abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster, Blackstone Canal Company records, Civil War era diaries and letters, and artifacts related to Worcester's industrial past, weaponry from the colonial era through World War II, paintings and sculptures, and a significant costume and textile collection. WHM also owns and operates Salisbury Mansion, Worcester's only historic house museum. Built in 1772, it has been restored to its 1830s appearance. Thanks to the voluminous family papers, preserved at the American Antiquarian Society, it is one of the best documented historic houses in New England. Worcester's history is interpreted through a calendar of exhibitions, educational programming, tours and publications. WHM features both permanent installations and changing exhibitions. We are celebrating our 150th year in 2025 with an updated Fuller Industrial Gallery, and renovated entrances and lobby. The Worcester Women's History Project at WHM is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the first National Women's Rights Convention, with a year-long celebration of events and performances which was first held in 1850 in Worcester. Current exhibits - Chin Family, The Magic of Candlepin Bowling (opens 12/12), and Home for the Holidays at Salisbury Mansion (11/29).
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It is such an honor to be awarded with the New England Museum Association's "Excellence Award" for the Denholms exhibit. I also want to thank the entire team at the Worcester Historical Museum, and Vanessa Bumpus for helping me to bring this to life. It has been 50 years since the store closed, and knowing the memory of Denholms has not faded warms my heart. Worcester Historical Museum New England Museum Association
Guest Curator Chris Sawyer of our super successful Denholm's exhibit and recent winner of the New England Museum Association Excellence Award, has teamed up with artist and designer Chris McGovern to adorn Worcester's only House Museum, Salisbury Mansion for the holidays. As you can imagine, the results are simply stunning! Historic Candlelight Tours start November 29th.
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READY FOR THANKSGIVING? With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the dinner….and more importantly dessert menu. We look to the cookbook of Inez Penniman Clark (1887-1963) for her cherished traditional recipes of squash, lemon and pumpkin pie. We’ll take one of each please!
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16th Annual Karaoke for a Cure fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Alliance/UMass was an ABBAsolutely good time!!! Worcester Historical Museum team opened the show with a crowd favorite, Waterloo! Performances were outstanding - a big shout out to the nurses, techs, and doctors who showed the audience just how it is done! So nice that it was a sold out crowd and raised some serious money for research. #umass #pancreaticcanceralliance #pancreaticcancerawareness
Celia Blue delivered a profound, data-packed, and thought-provoking speech last night highlighting not only how far women have come in the fight for equality, but how far we still need to go - especially for women of color. Thanks to a great crowd, including Former President of the Massachusetts Senate Harriette Chandler, Fredie Kay of the Massachusetts Women's History Center, and many long-time Worcester Women's History Project participants. We kicked off an ambitious year-long celebration of the first National Women's Rights Convention held in Worcester in 1850. What a great way to start the festivities! Thank you, Celia and all the great work you are doing with MAWOCC! #worcesterhistory #mawocc
The Annual Meeting for the Worcester Women's History Project at Worcester Historical Museum is kicking off the 175th Celebration of the first National Women's Rights Convention on Wednesday, October 30th at 6pm. Keynote speaker will be Celia Johnston Blue, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition. The event is free! www.worcesterhistory.org #worcesterhistory #womensrights #womenshistory
The Annual Meeting for the Worcester Women's History Project at Worcester Historical Museum is kicking off the 175th Celebration of the first National Women's Rights Convention on Wednesday, October 30th at 6pm. Keynote speaker will be Celia Johnston Blue, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition. The event is free! www.worcesterhistory.org #worcesterhistory #womensrights #womenshistory
A week later and Worcester is still smiling after Worcester Historical Museum hosted the 23rd Annual Harvey Ball honoring the Coghlin family at Mercantile Center in downtown Worcester. Here are just a few of our favorite photos from an electrifying evening. Special thanks to Mayor Joe Petty, State Senator Robyn Kennedy, students from Advanced Manufacturing at Worcester Technical High School, students for the Robotics Resource Center at WPI, Central Mass Dance Academy dancers, models from Karon Shea Model Management wore Smiley-inspired designs from Wavvz Concept Shops of Worcester. The fashion show included honoree Nancy Coghlin who wore the one-of-a-kind James Hogan Smiley skirt created for the first Harvey Ball at Union Station in 2006. Photographs by Troy Thompson
Celebrate World Smile Day on the Worcester City Hall Common, October 4th, 12-3pm - FREE event with crafts, entertainment, food trucks, and more! All ages welcome. And remember to do an act of kindness and make one person smile!
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