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About Us

The Acton Historical Society is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization working to discover, preserve, and share the history of Acton, Massachusetts with the hope of spreading enthusiasm for and knowledge of our town. The Society is committed to learning about and disseminating the stories of all people of Acton from its earliest inhabitants to our newest residents.

What We Do

Our members seek, preserve, and share stories and objects from Acton.  At our campus at 300 Main Street in Acton, we maintain the Jonathan Hosmer House museum, the Jenks Library, the Mowry building and and our barn, all filled with artifacts, documents, and photographs that illustrate and illuminate Acton's history.

Hosmer House Museum

The Society maintains the 1760 Jonathan Hosmer House, a restored saltbox colonial listed on the National Register.  Home of Revolutionary War soldiers, it was added onto around 1796 to house multiple generations of the Hosmer family.  The original outline has remained very little changed since that time.

Hosmer House Side

Jenks Library

The Albert R. and Mabel G. Jenks Library contains an extensive collection of documents, images, maps, books and many more items useful to those interested in Acton's stories and its people. 

Jenks Library Interior

Barn & Mowry Building

The barn and Mowry building contain a large number of artifacts, many of which illustrate Acton agriculture, businesses, and occupations.

Barn behind Hosmer House

Join Our Efforts

Our members supply their time, energy and resources to preserve and share Acton's history.  Please join our team!

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