Historic Boxford

08/20/2026

Coming soon! Save the date for the 2026 Boxford Apple Festival on September 19th!

08/19/2026

This is STILES POND! The photograph was taken from the hillside of what is now the Y camp in 1906.

Where is it Wednesday!

08/12/2026

This is Mt. Vernon Cemetery. You can tell from the absolutely massive stones standing behind the girl that were made by Benjamin Day of Lowell (1783-1855).

Where is it Wednesday! Lets see how well you know your Boxford cemeteries 👻

08/11/2026

Anyone feeling inventive? We have this absolutely massive sign that I want to hang in the barn of the H-F house, but I don't want to harm it by drilling into it. It needs some type of bracket system maybe? It is an early sign that was used for the East Village Store.

08/07/2026

Okay so we are trying a new thing for those of you who love antiques and/or mysteries! FIGURE IT OUT FRIDAY! I genuinely have no idea what this object is. It was found in the barn of the Holyoke-French house. Any ideas?

08/05/2026

You got it! This is the Gould house at 8 Topsfield Road. This house was struck by lightening in 1851, injuring its inhabitants, although they all survived. The lightening also traveled down the bell pull and shattered the front door!

Where is it Wednesday!

08/01/2026

RESTOCK IS HERE! Boxford's commemorative Rev250 t-shirt is back in stock and available from both the Document Center and Historical Society in all sizes (unisex S-2xl). Get yours today! Available for pickup at either location. Message here for payment, pick-up, and shipping options 🇺🇲

07/30/2026

This is a firefighters rescue training which took place on Stevens Pond. The training is vitally important. There have been many instances of drownings in Boxford's ponds over they years. One of the saddest I can recall is Sammy Coggin who died at 9 years old when he fell through some ice while skating on Dec. 16, 1857. He had lost his parents and 3 siblings as a young child and was living with his aunt and uncle, who was Boxford's minister at the time. His family was devastated, and the entire town mourned his death.

Where is it Wednesday! This photograph was taken on February 8, 1997.

07/30/2026

07/27/2026

Many thanks to those who attended the inaugural Holyoke-French House "Concert on the Lawn" by the Boxford Historical Society this past Saturday. Appreciation goes out to our sponsors: Cummings Center Beverly / Bernardin Law Firm / Sennott Insurance / Kayem Foods. Many thanks to the Boxford PD and Fire/EMT for their cooperation! See you all at Apple Festival September 19!🍎😎