HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

HINGHAM, MA

The Hingham Historical Society Museum is a museum located in Hingham, Massachusetts that is dedicated to preserving the history of the town and its people. The museum is housed in the Old Derby Academy, which was built in 1818 and served as an important educational institution for over a century. The building was restored and renovated by the Hingham Historical Society in the 1960s and has been home to the museum ever since.

The museum's collection includes artifacts and documents related to the history of Hingham, including furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs. The museum also has exhibits on the town's maritime history, its role in the American Revolution, and the lives of some of its most notable residents, including Abraham Lincoln's ancestor Samuel Lincoln.

Visitors to the museum can take guided tours of the building and its exhibits, and the museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. The Hingham Historical Society Museum is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Hingham and the surrounding area, and is a must-visit destination for history buffs and tourists alike.

HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HINGHAM MA. US MID #8402500137

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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HINGHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
21 LINCOLN ST
HINGHAM
MA
02043

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