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pvmap1Welcome History Enthusiasts!

The Pioneer Valley History Network is a resource for local history organizations in western Massachusetts—and the public they serve.
Large or small, old or new, these organizations care for the objects and stories of the region’s past. Some are small, volunteer-run historical societies; others are large museum complexes. Some focus on collections, others provide resources and education. All are committed to keeping history alive and relevant for future generations.
This collection of organizations is an incredible resource!

PVHN welcomes your history-related questions and genealogical inquiries!  Contact us at: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com

Officers and staff
Our Board of Directors:

President: Cliff McCarthy — Wood Museum of Springfield History & Stone House Museum, Belchertown

Vice-President: Penni Martorell — Wistariahurst Museum, Holyoke

Treasurer: Betsy McKee — Longmeadow Historical Society & Historic Deerfield

Secretary: Margaret Humberston — Wood Museum of Springfield History

Officers:

Sheila Damkoehler — Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield & Mary Lyon Foundation, Shelburne Falls

Kathie Gow — Hatfield Historical Society

Juliet Jacobson -- Independent Web Designer

Dennis Picard — Storrowton Village, West Springfield


Mission: Our mission: To promote and provide effective communication and collaboration among the historical societies, sites, and museums of the Pioneer Valley and to foster a public appreciation for, and awareness of, such repositories of history.
Founded: 2006
Collection overview: The Pioneer Valley History Network has no historical collections of its own, but facilitates the location and use of archival collections and museum holdings in the Pioneer Valley.
Membership: One comment we hear over and over, is how much our members appreciate getting emails from PVHN about history-related events happening in the area. Anyone can sign on, and there is no cost for this service. You’ll hear about events when we hear about them—once, twice, sometimes three times a week. You can unsubscribe anytime. And if you’re planning an event, let us know. We’ll help you pass the word. If you’d like to be on the PVHN email list to learn about upcoming events, let us know. Contact us at: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.org
Events: The Pioneer Valley is full of opportunities to explore local history. Please check the events calendar often. You can find it at: https://pvhn.wordpress.com/event-calenda/
Pioneer Valley History Network
PVHN
P.O. Box 116
Belchertown, Mass. 01007
Website: http://pvhn.wordpress.com/
E-contact: pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com
Phone: 413-323-4489
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