Acton History Online
Explore Acton's history wherever you are. The Acton Historical Society has been at work digitizing its collections and making Acton stories available online. We will be adding more over the coming months; please check back.
Stories from Acton
Ebenezer Davis Sr. & Jr., known for their bellows business, had many business ventures. Learn More... 
A souvenir from the stagecoach era led to research into travel before the railroad arrived. Learn More... 
A group of Civil War veterans waited more than two decades for a promise to be honored. Learn More... 
A look back at how Acton residents spent the summer months one hundred years ago. Learn More... 
After decades of struggle, Acton women were finally allowed full voting rights in 1920. Learn More... 
Profiles of the six South Acton women who were the first female voters registered in Acton. Learn More... |
Census and town records yield information about Irish-born Acton residents in the 1850s. Learn More... 
George C. Wright, Acton benefactor, was president of the largest coffee and spice company in New England. Learn More... 
An overlooked slide gave us a picture of the Acton football team of 1897-98 with identified players. Learn More... |
The East Acton school district's elusive history pieced together from clues left behind. Learn More... 
A project to identify early Black and mixed race Acton residents from 1735 through 1865. Learn More... 
Charles Heywood, railroad executive, inventor and owner of 2 Acton mills, and wife Ann were philanthropists. Learn More... |
Resources for Acton Historical Research
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Online Exhibits
Some highlights from our collections, expanding on our November 1918 exhibit commemorating the end of World War 1. Explore... |
Revisit our exhibit featuring hats and head-coverings in our collection and others lent by generous individuals. Explore... |