Welcome to the Fitchburg Historical Society

Founded in 1892, the Fitchburg Historical Society celebrates a city that has been a center of industry, culture, business, learning and innovation since it began in 1764. 

Our library and exhibition hall are open Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We are closed most federal and state holidays. Free to visit, but donations are gladly accepted.
The Fitchburg Historical Society is open to the public, with history exhibitions in the George R. Wallace, Jr. and Alice Wallace Exhibition Hall, the Arthur Lowe Library and the Crocker Center for the Study of Fitchburg History. Located in the heart of Main Street and facing the Upper Common in the historic Phoenix Building.

Calling all Board Members, Staff, volunteers from Historical Organizations all over North Central

Massachusetts

Come Network and Share Ideas and Knowledge


Wednesday, November 13th

6:00 p.m.

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Friendly and frank discussion about our challenges, successes, dreams for the future.

Part of Community Reads: A Woman of No Importance

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Portrait of Susan Navarre

Susan Navarre

Executive Director 

Executive Director

Executive Director Susan Navarre welcomes you to come explore Fitchburg's surprising history and extraordinary urban fabric. During the COVID-19 crisis, the public programs and research are on hiatus, but you can reach our researchers and staff.
More information on Membership and Research

Amy Green

President, Board of Directors

President,
Board of Directors

Councilor at Large on the Fitchburg City Council, Amy Green is a local business owner and transplant from rural Illinois. She has lived in Fitchburg for over 30 years and is a keen enthusiast for all of its history.
Our Board of Directors

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August 2024 Newsletter Reminiscences Special Issue 2024 Women's History Newsletter 2023 Fitchburg African American History
Look book for artists

Call for ARTISTS

Help Shape the Look of Historic Downtown Fitchburg:

CALL FOR ARTISTS

for NEW SIGN DESIGN at

Fitchburg Historical Society Back Entrance

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Explore Fitchburg history with us

"I Remember When" - Our TV show

A new series of 30-minute programs on Fitchburg history are in production now. As they are broadcast, they can be seen on FATV (Fitchburg Access TV) and also streamed online.  As of September 2020, programs are being produced. Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities NEH Cares.
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Research in our Archives 
AT HOME

T he database can be accessed with a computer. 
Start your search here. 
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