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 Sheffield Historical Society
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Membership
Membership 
Our members are at the heart of what we do here. Click the button to the left renew your membership or to become a member
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Walking Tour of Ashley Falls
Saturday 9/11
(rain date 9/12)

2 pm
free and open
​ to the public

Catherine Miller will lead this one hour, approx. 1 mile walking tour around the village center.
​Meet at the Ashley Falls post office.


Space is  lead this limited, so reserve your spot

CLICK HERE to  sign up 

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Plus check out our self guided tours of the Sheffield Green (walking) & Sheffield countryside (bike/car). Maps outside the Old Stone Store, or follow by phone by clicking HERE.
  Programs
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Click HERE to see full size event list
Zoom Programs
“Extending the Grow Season”
talk by Ron Kujawski
SKIP AHEAD TO 14 Minutes, that is
​ when the lecture begins
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Vintage Cooking Demo with Joe Kolodzieg
Click HERE to watch ​


"WWII on the Homefront" in this oral history program participants recalled what life was like at home during the war when they were a child or teen.

If you or someone you know wants to tell their story, give us a call or email and we can arrange  interview at any time this year that is convenient. 
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This program is supported by a grant from Mass Humanities.
Click here to watch WWII on the Homefront 
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  Mark Dewey Research Center
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Our  volunteer archivists can research your genealogy, house, or general history questions. 
​The research center is closed to the public, but email or call with your request. ​
​CLICK HERE 
to visit the Research Center website or contact us at the email address or phone number below 
mdrc@sheffieldhistory.org
413-229-3682
 Thank You to Our Partners
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 Old Stone Store
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OPEN
Fridays 3-5
​Saturdays & Sundays 11-4
 
Members get 10% off all taxable items the first Saturday of every month. Just tell the cashier you are a member. 

 Click below to check out our 
ONLINE GIFT SHOP
Select items from the Old Stone Store are available to purchase at online for pickup at the store during open hours or by appointment. Apologies, we cannot ship at this time. Email us if you are looking for a particular item that is not listed on the online store. sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

 Newsletters
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​Click here to read the Winter 2021 Newsletter, as well as past newsletters
  Exhibits
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Virtual Exhibits
Click HERE to watch our virtual tours of some of the historic homes and gardens of Sheffield. 
Like us on Facebook and  share in the discussion of our events, exhibits and Sheffield history  
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    SHS in the News
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Click the icon to the left to WATCH the  "Main Streets and Back Roads" segment on the Sheffield Historical Society.

Dan Raymond House Museum / Mark Dewey Research Center /
Old Stone Store / Barnum Tool Museum 

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137-161 Main Street | P.O. Box 747 | Sheffield, MA 01257
The society is closed to the public due to COVID-19. But we are still there to answer your questions and connect with you by phone or email.  

Dan Raymond House 
Jennifer Owens, Administrator 
sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
413-229-2694
Office Hours (not open to public but call or email)
Monday -Wednesday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm


Mark Dewey Research Center
James Miller, Archivist

K.C. Clow, Volunteer
mdrc@sheffieldhistory.org
413-229-3682

Office Hours (not open to public but call or email)
Monday 1:30pm-4:00pm
Friday  1:30pm-4:00pm
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Sheffield Historical Society
Dan Raymond House Museum | Mark Dewey Research Center | Old Stone Store
159-161 Main Street, P.O. Box 747, Sheffield, MA 01257
sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
413-229-2694