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The Upton Historical Society was formed in 1968 as a private nonprofit organization incorporated under Massachusetts G.L. Ch 180 and is funded by member’s dues and donations.

UHS’s members consist primarily of current and previous Upton residents and include friends of the Society, many who are located throughout the country.

Hours:

Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We will also open by appointment. Please call 508-529-6600 to leave a message.

Directions

The UHS Historical Room Museum is located in the Knowlton-Risteen building (above the Town Library) directly across from the Upton Town Hall on Route 140.

The Museum's address is: 2 Main St, 2nd Floor, Upton, MA 01568.

Mission: The mission statement of the Society is to caretake for, collect and preserve an extensive collection of historical records, artifacts, pictures and mementos donated by those who realize the importance of preserving Upton's heritage. This encompasses the Town , and surrounding areas, of Upton regarding the people, industries, folklore and customs. Our holdings encompass history of buildings which was done in 1996 by a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission; Town Reports dating from 1890 to the present; and Assessor's published records prior to 1975.
Founded: 1968
Collection overview:

Collections on display at the Society Museum include over 50 volumes of photographs and over 120 scrapbooks of news articles since the late 1800's.

Our holdings encompass:

  • histories of buildings (completed in 1996 by a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission)
  • Town Reports dating from 1890 to the present
  • Assessor's published records prior to 1975
Upton Historical Society
2 Main Street
Upton, Mass. 01568
Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mauhs/
Phone: 508-529-6600
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