Buckland (Mass.) Historical Society

03/15/2026

The Friends of the Buckland Public Library will hold a Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 21, to raise money for library programming.

02/08/2026

Learn the art of open hearth cooking nearby at Historic Deerfield!

01/22/2026

Maybe we need to scare up one of these for the coming weather this weekend! Great photo and piece of New England history!

Snow rollers like this one, photographed in Vermont, were once a familiar part of winter travel across northern New England. Before plows and pavement, these heavy rollers were pulled by horses to compress fresh snow, creating firm, smooth roads for sleigh traffic.
More than a century ago, sleighs and pungs were the backbone of winter transportation. Even as early automobiles appeared, many towns simply stored their cars once the snow arrived and returned to horse-drawn travel. Road crews sometimes shoveled snow directly onto covered bridges to form a continuous surface, a practice known as “snowing the bridge.”
As automobiles became dependable year-round and road maintenance shifted toward plowing, snow rollers quietly disappeared from daily use. Today, surviving examples serve as reminders of a time when winter didn’t stop travel—it reshaped how roads were used.

01/17/2026

Snow Day at The Wilder Homestead.
Notice anything new?!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year’s Night 2026 from the Wilder Homestead - beneath a fresh coat of snow and the waxing Wolf Moon, which will be full on Sat. 1/3.

12/21/2025

The perfect gift that gives all year! HURRY to get your 2026 Robert Strong Woodward Calendar, "New England Song", while they last - $20. Click here to order on line (or preview the 2026 edition):
https://www.robertstrongwoodward.com
You can also purchase locally at:

Nancy Dole Books & Ephemera
20 State Street
Shelburne Falls, MA
The Trolley Stop Antiques
9 Bridge Street
Shelburne Falls, MA
Andy's & The Oak Shoppe
352 Deerfield Street
Greenfield, MA
The Buckland Public Library
30 Upper Street
Buckland, MA
Give the gift of local preservation this holiday season while supporting Buckland Historical Society.

  The 2026 Robert Strong Woodward calendar, New England Song, for the benefit of the Buckland Historical Society is now available to purchase online or at the following local retailers and the Buckland Public Library: Nancy Dole Books & Ephemera    20 State Street    Shelburne Falls, MA Andy's ...

12/12/2025

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Consider paying it forward by giving the gift of local preservation in the name of that person on your list who has everything!

How often have you driven by and admired the classic New England "Wilder Homestead" standing proudly along Ashfield Road in Buckland? It takes a village and consistent fundraising efforts to keep that magnificent property well stewarded, enabling it to offer educational events & programs while preserving Buckland's heritage.

Buckland Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making your gift tax deductible. Donate on line now and learn more about our mission at: https://www.bucklandmasshistory.org

Or mail a check payable to: Buckland Historical Society ~ P.O. Box 88 ~ Buckland, MA 01338

Thank you!

to collect and preserve any and all articles, documents, and relics of historical interest connected with the town of Buckland, Massachusetts, and to promote interest and knowledge of the history of...

12/11/2025

Christmas at the Wilder 2025

12/07/2025

Third batch of 3 from Christmas at the Wilder - here are the Shoemaker's Shop, Barn and Silent Auction photos.
Thanks to all who supported our event and participated in the silent auction. We hope you found some decorating inspiration for your own home and are sharing your festive photo booth snapshot!

12/06/2025

Second batch of 3 from Christmas at the Wilder, starting in north parlor, through center hall and on into south parlor. Enjoy lots of creative vintage decorating inspiration!

08/03/2025

Fabulous post from Hopkinton Historical Society who visited us along the Hilltown History Trail. The day was a huge success with visitors from near and far. Multiple other historical societies were among our guests. Thank you to all volunteers who made this possible. Enjoy this video summary!