County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 12 Historical Society locations in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.
List of Bristol County, Massachusetts Historical Society
Fall River Historical Society
Mansfield Massachusetts Historical Society
North Attleboro Historical Society
Norton Historical Society
Dighton Historical Society
Easton Massachusetts Historical Society
Freetown Historical Society
New Bedford Historical Society
Old Dartmouth Historical Society
Old Colony Historical Society
Somerset Massachusetts Historical Society
Swansea Historical Society
Residents of Bristol County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.
You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth.