Wellesley Historical Society in Wellesley, Massachusetts

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Wellesley Historical Society is located at 229 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Wellesley Historical Society

The Wellesley Historical Society, located in Wellesley, MA, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Wellesley. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Norfolk County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries