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Hingham Historical Society

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Founded in 1914, the Hingham Historical Society is a member supported non profit organization dedicat

The Historical Society operates the 1688 Old Ordinary House Museum, a historic home and tavern, and the 1818 Old Derby Academy. Located on the old stage route from Boston to Plymouth the Old Ordinary once served as a rest stop for travelers. Visitors to this enchanting antique step back into the past and experience Hingham's past through artifact-filled rooms that recall Hingham's past and the people that worked, lived, played and prospered in this 375-year-old working town. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop at Old Derby Academy helps locals and tourists alike to discover all the historic treasures Hingham harbors. Genealogical resources, maps, reference books, and of course, gifts are available for every level of interest.

10/20/2026

Dare to Walk on the Spooky Side of Hingham? Join the Hingham Historical Society THIS SATURDAY NIGHT for our Spooky Walking Tours through historic downtown Hingham!

As darkness falls, discover the eerie tales, mysterious happenings, and haunting history lurking along Hingham’s familiar streets.

Saturday, October 24

🕡 Two tours: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

⚠️ Capacity is VERY limited! Don’t wait until the spirits have claimed all the spots!

🎟️ Buy your tickets TODAY in link and join us for a frightfully fun evening!

10/10/2026

Wake up, girls! September is over! 🐾

Like these four sleepy sisters, we’ve been enjoying a little downtime after a VERY busy September at the Hingham Historical Society.

But we’re back! Stay tuned for highlights from an unforgettable Tavern Night and our 100th Historic House Tour in a nor‘easter, plus a look at our exciting fall programs ahead.

And speaking of these four beauties… meet Sisters, or Four Hounds, painted by Hingham artist Franklin Whiting Rogers (1854–1917). This large 19th-century canine portrait is on loan from the Town of Hingham and hangs in the stairwell of the Heritage Museum.

Time to rise and shine. A Fall full of history awaits! 🍂

10/01/2026

We welcomed Shilo on one of today’s walking tours of Historic Hingham. October is the perfect month to join us for a tour- walking cart, house museum, heritage museum- your choice! Just ask Shilo! 🐾💛

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Boston visitors: Book your midday Hingham tour and then take the train to West Hingham station or the ferry to Hingham terminal. DM Or call us 781.749.7721 and we’ll pick you up for shuttle to downtown Hingham and the start of your tour.

09/28/2026

Wow. Thank you, Hingham, and thank you, friends. 💛

The 100th Historic House Tour in a nor’easter… and you showed up.

Homeowners opened their doors. More than 100 volunteers gave their time. Our partners at New North, GAR Hall, Old Ship and in the Hingham Militia had our back and hundreds of you came out with smiles and positive energy in the rain to celebrate the places, stories, and history that make Hingham home.

This is what community looks like and we are so grateful. 💛

09/26/2026

Shelter from the storm for over 200 years. Come discover these beautiful private homes; two of the fourteen stops on tomorrow’s 100th Historic House Tour and yes, the tour is ON!

Purchase your ticket in link and pick up your ticket booklet at the Hingham Heritage Museum- open today 9AM- 4PM! Your ticket book is your guide to the day, with the map, addresses and stories behind each stop on this self-paced tour.

More than 100 volunteers are ready to welcome you across the tour. So put on your raincoat, grab your umbrella and join us tomorrow for a Hingham tradition 100 tours in the making!

Rain or shine. History awaits.

Thank you so much to our INCREDIBLE homeowners who have stayed the course with us, our dedicated volunteers, the best community partners at Old Ship, New North, GAR Hall, the Hingham Militia Company and the Fruit Center Marketplace and an unstoppable Historic House Tour committee. 💛

see you tomorrow

09/25/2026

A little foul weather can’t stop Hingham history. These two beautiful downtown homes are among the stops on Sunday’s 100th Historic House Tour and yes, the tour is still on!

We’re taking weather precautions to keep our historic homes and our guests protected.

And for a little perspective: a former resident of one of these homes served in the French and Indian War and walked back to Hingham from Fort William Henry on Lake George as one of just two survivors of a 50-man company. A difficult and powerful story and a reminder of why we remember, preserve, and celebrate the stewardship of these incredible homes.

See you Sunday—rain or shine!

09/24/2026

Behind the hedges are two of the most beautifully appointed family homes in Hingham- proof that modern living and historic houses coexist beautifully.

Come inside both this Sunday on our 100th Historic House Tour- rain or shine. We are making weather accommodations throughout the tour so put on your slicker and join us.

Oh and warm up along the way: your ticket includes our Tea Room at the Hingham Heritage Museum, generously sponsored by The Fruit Center Marketplace. 🍏💛

See you Sunday! ☔️🏡

09/23/2026

Two houses built two hundred years apart. See both on Sunday at our 100th Historic House Tour. Tour goes rain or shine!

Rock Around the Clock was the #2 song of 1955. The year the Williams built their Worlds End home. 🏠 When John Barnes built his home in 1756, we’re thinking it was a fife and drum beat.

Warm up during the tour at our Tea Room at the Heritage Museum generously sponsored by The Fruit Center Marketplace 🍏💛

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Address

34 Main Street
Hingham, MA
02043

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17817497721

Website

https://hinghamhistorical.org/

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