WENDELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY (MA)

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We make history every day and you help keep it alive.

Changing the face of Wendell Depot: Our building is looking sweeter than ever as the first snow adds a little charm to the view. Lots of small donations have allowed us to chip away at renovations; the outside is almost done and we’re ready to work inside. Join us by contributing to our seasonal fund drive that is now under way. We make history everyday and you help keep it alive! DONATE NOW!

WHS RENOVATION UPDATE

The Depot is going through some major improvements!

GEORGE FLEMING (1850-1915)

George Fleming (1850-1915) was a prominent and lifelong citizen of Wendell, Massachusetts. He was chair of the selectboard, town treasurer and tax collector. He was elected to the Legislature in 1892 and served one term. He and his wife Eva Ina Goldsmith Fleming lived on the north Common on the land of the Richardson family. Mrs. Fleming was the sister of Wallace Goldsmith.

TIME TO GET THE JOB DONE!

There is much work to do. Click on the image above and donate right now!

ONLINE MUSEUM FEATURE: LUCILLE LEWIS HOME

This beautiful work was the creation of the late Marilyn Miller. Click the image to enjoy more local art at MUZE, the WHS online museum.

WHS WORK SELECTED FOR FILM FEST!

The Night Jack Ellis Died, a film by WHS President Edward Hines, was part of the 2025 Ashfield Film Festival.

THE NIGHT JACK ELLIS DIED

Our tribute to a beloved Wendell citizen and part of the 2025 Ashfield Film Fest. Click to watch on YouTube.

WHS OLD HOME DAY 2025

Old Home Day 2025 featured photographs by Edward Judice who lived in Wendell for over 20 years. This beautiful exhibit had a huge turnout.

PLEASE HELP US PAY THE BILLS!

We need more monthly donors to help with our operating expenses. Just $15 a month helps pay the utilities, insurance, heating etc. Click and sign up right now, thank you!

ONLINE MUSEUM FEATURE: VICTORIAN CHAIN PURSE

This chain purse was found during excavation for a new room at the Parsonage in 2003. Click the image and discover more artifacts at MUZE, the WHS online museum.

WATCH TROUBLED WATERS

The story of Wendell's Doomed Power Plant. Click to watch video on YouTube.

WE NEED YOU NOW!

We make history every day and you help keep it alive. Please donate today!

ONLINE MUSEUM FEATURE: VINTAGE PHOTO

John Harris (1851-1935), was a local farmer who also carried our mail. Click image to view more photographs at MUZE, the WHS online museum.

YOUR SUPPORT COUNTS!

LET'S GET THE JOB DONE, DONATE NOW!

MUZE: THE WHS ONLINE MUSEUM

MUZE: The Wendell Historical Society Online Museum

Click image and take the Magical History Tour!.

OUR LOCAL TREASURE

Author, historian and WHS board member Pam Richardson's local history blog.

WALLACE GOLDSMITH COLLECTION

The story of the man who built the WHS in 1930, originally as a home and barbershop!

RENOVATION IN ACTION!

Ben Sylvia helps demo the building interior. Your financial support keeps the job going DONATE NOW!

MUSEUM STORE

T-shirts, hats, aprons, original art and books from our own artists and artisans.

"THE MAYOR OF WENDELL"

Learn about one of our most influential and controversial citizens. Click here.

YOU'LL LOVE YOUR WHS T-SHIRT!

Sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL now in our Museum Store. Click image and get yours today!

HISTORY IN THE DEPOT

Our Mission and vision for the future. Click here.

WATCH FARM ON THE COMMON

The story of agriculture in Wendell, Massachusetts. Click to watch on YouTube.

THE WHS STORY ON TELEVISION

WWLP Channel 22 MASS APPEAL Show May 23, 2023!

ONLINE MUSEUM FEATURE: MAPS

Click image and explore 200 years of Wendell maps.

IN THE BEGINNING

The official business registration of the WHS with Wendell Town Clerk with Anna Wetherby, April 1, 2023 (No April fool!).

ANOTHER IMPORTANT WAY TO DONATE

Donor Advisors with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable and the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund can now donate to the WHS through DAF Direct. Click image.

THE WENDELL COUNTRY STORE SUPPORTS THE WHS!

Donate to the WHS at the WCS and say hi to Donna!

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPORT THE WENDELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY