Sheffield Historical Society
The store will be closing at NOON on Sunday 7/25 because of our garden tour.

“Extending the Grow Season”
SKIP AHEAD TO 14 Minutes, that is when the lecture begins
talk by Ron Kujawski, Sat.  7/24 , 11 am, free Society grounds & live stream HERE
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
Gardens of Sheffield:
A Weekend Celebration
This fundraiser supports the programs and
​exhibits we conduct throughout the year.
Tour & Gala tickets  $100 for 1, $150 for 2
Tickets are interchangeable, eg. you can bring your  spouse to the party and your friend to the garden tour.
Purchase now online or bring a check to the historical society's Dan Raymond House office, M-W-F from 10-2.
SOLD OUT Thank You!
Gala Party
 Fri. 7/23 (rain date 7/24)
from 5-7pm
Society Grounds
-Live Music by Mary Ann Palermo & the First Take Band
-Silent Auction
-Hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer & signature cocktails
“Extending the Grow Season”
talk by Ron Kujawski, Sat.  7/24 , 11 am, free Society grounds & live stream HERE
 Garden Tour
Sun. 7/25, 10am-4pm
Tour at your own pace & order. Tour booklets with a map will be given out at the gala, or if you aren't attending, pick up at the Old Stone Store the morning of the tour from 9:45-11
Silent auction items sought. Email or call if you have something you would like to donate.
Collectibles & antiques, services, timeshares or vacations, gift certificates & more. 
413-229-2694
sheffieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
  Mark Dewey Research Center
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
 Old Stone Store
The store will be closing at NOON on Sunday 7/25 for our garden tour.
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
  Programs
Click HERE to see full size event list
Zoom Programs

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.
 Newsletters
  Exhibits
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  
    SHS in the News
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 
​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​