Sharon Historical Society

Upcoming events

    • 07/23/2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Sharon Historical Society, 16 High Street, Sharon, MA


    • Celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States

    • Hear the talk and see the exhibit about the untold and unexplored story of Sharon's Stoughtonham Furnace that produced munitions for the Revolution:   
    -Technical details  (location, design, manufacturing process)
    -When, why, and by whom it was built and run
    -Its impact on the Revolutionary War
    -The ultimate fate of the forge and its operators

     -What was learned in archeological dig in the 1980s. 


    • Gather information that will help you and your family 
      -Participate in two Fall It's Revolutionary events --  a town-wide Scavenger Hunt and a Trivia Night

      -Create something for the “Reflections on the Revolution: A Call to All” Exhibition at 16 High Street in December --  a display of works of any type such as visual art, photography, poetry,  prose, music, videography, crafts, etc. depicting the events and people or expressing the meaning of the Declaration of Independence and the creation of the United States.  Contributor's  work will be documented and digitally preserved for the benefit of future historians and history lovers.


      • Enjoy light refreshments

      The Stoughtonham Furnace Exhibit  will be on display through the Fall and can also be viewed during our normal Open Hours:

      2 - 4   Fridays

      1 - 4   Saturdays

      3 - 5    Sundays

      If you are interested in helping with this event, contributing to the December Exhibition, or have any questions please email Programs@Sharonhistorical.org


      • 12/06/2026
      • 2:00 PM
      • 01/03/2027
      • 4:00 PM
      • Sharon Historical Society, 16 High Street, Sharon MA

      This Exhibition will display the works  of those  who have chosen to express, in their preferred medium, their views of the Revolutionary events and figures.  We are seeking  visual art, photography, poetry,  prose, music, videography, crafts, or any combination of these or other expressive techniques.  Contributor's work will be documented and digitally preserved for the benefit of future historians and history lovers.

      There will be an opening reception   and the exhibits will be in place throughout the  December and can also be viewed during normal open hours:

      2 - 4  Fridays

      1 - 4  Saturdays

      3 - 5  Sundays


      If you are interested in  contributing to the June Exhibition, or have any questions please contact Claire Forman at Programs@sharonhistorical.org


    Past events

    07/05/2026 Frederick Douglass Reading: What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
    06/21/2026 Sharon Historical Society Quarterly Meeting: Daily Life Sharon in Massachusetts 1762-1778: How Primary Sources Can Be Used to Study History
    05/23/2026 It's Revolutionary! A No Tea Party to Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day
    05/17/2026 It's Revolutionary! Graves of Revolutionary War Patriots –The Fame, the Shame but not Mundane! @Rock Ridge
    05/09/2026 Honoring Job Lewis A Patriot of the American Revolution (hosted by the Mansfield Daughters of the American Revolution)
    04/24/2026 It's Revolutionary: They Also Served -- a friends and family event suitable for adults and children
    04/13/2026 It's Revolutionary: They Also Served -- a mornings at the museum event geared for adults but children are welcome
    03/19/2026 Genealogy - Free Family History Assistance
    03/15/2026 It's Revolutionary -- Deborah Sampson Gannett: Reflections on her Revolutionary War Experiences, Sharon Historical Society Quarterly Meeting
    02/19/2026 Genealogy - Free Family History Assistance
    02/16/2026 It's Revolutionary! Event and Exhibit -- African Americans and Indigenous People in the Revolution, a "Friends and Family" event for adults and children
    02/09/2026 It's Revolutionary! Event and Exhibit -- African American and Indigenous People in the Revolution, a "Morning at the Museum" event geared for adults
    01/22/2026 Genealogy - Free Family History Assistance
    01/20/2026 It's Revolutionary! Event and Exhibit --The Life and Times of Deborah Samson Gannett, a "Morning at the Museum" event geared for adults
    01/19/2026 It's Revolutionary! Event and Exhibit -- The Life and Times of Deborah Samson Gannett,a "Friends and Family" event for Adults and Children
    12/07/2025 Sharon Historical Society Quarterly Meeting: Patricia Fanning presents Influenza and Inequality
    11/11/2025 Veteran's Display at the Sharon Historical Society

    copyright Sharon Historical Society. Sharon Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

    Mailing address: PO Box 175, Sharon, MA 02067. Physical address: 16 High Street in Sharon

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