Hanover MA Historical Society

Hanover MA Historical Society Hanover Historical Society The Hanover Historical Society is located in the Historic Drummer Samuel Stetson House, 514 Hanover Street, Hanover MA.

It is open to the public on Saturdays, from 12 noon to 4 PM.

09/05/2026

Don't miss our next walking tour!

Great turn out for our lecture on Thomas Drew Photography! Don't miss the accompanying exhibit at Stetson House Tomorrow...
08/14/2026

Great turn out for our lecture on Thomas Drew Photography! Don't miss the accompanying exhibit at Stetson House Tomorrow Saturday August 15 11am-2pm to get up close to some of these amazing images.

From Kitchen Darkroom to Historical Legacy: The Photography of Thomas DrewDon't miss this exclusive opportunity to celeb...
08/11/2026

From Kitchen Darkroom to Historical Legacy: The Photography of Thomas Drew

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to celebrate a local pioneer with two special events this summer:

Friday, August 14th (1:00 PM-2:00 PM): Gain expert insight into Drew's captivating avocation with a lecture by historian Les Molyneaux at the Hanover Council on Aging (665 Center St, Hanover, MA 02339)

Saturday, August 15th (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Get an up-close look at the past during a special pop-up exhibit at the Stetson House Barn (514 Hanover Street), featuring Drew's original cameras, historic negatives, and rarely seen original photo albums.

Long before modern photography, South Hanover storekeeper Thomas Drew (1845–1913) was capturing the soul of Massachusetts' South Shore. Operating from his home on the banks of the Indian Head River, Drew transformed his kitchen into a darkroom and used a simple burlap tarp outside as his portrait studio. Today, his incredible collection of glass-plate negatives stands as a breathtaking time capsule of local family life, friendships, and historic landmarks.

Still looking for vendors! contact hanoverhistoricalsociety@gmail.com to reserve your table for only $15 today!
08/11/2026

Still looking for vendors! contact [email protected] to reserve your table for only $15 today!

08/06/2026

Revolutionary Neighborhoods Walking Tours: Ludden’s Ford
Ludden’s Ford, Saturday, August 8th, 2026, 1pm-2pm, meet at the Hanover side parking lot 243 Elm Street, Hanover MA.

Address

514 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA
02339

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17818269575

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