North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society

09/20/2026

🥳 Come down to North Reading Town Day today (Sunday) at IRP and come ask Matt and Billy what the Historical Society has been doing lately and about the Apple Festival next weekend! 🍎

08/15/2026

North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society's collection of U.S. military memorabilia curated by member Lillian Martin is growing, having recently accepted two Korean War-era uniforms from the family of the late Robert Kenneth Reid, a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps who served more than a year in the war zone.

The donation from Reid’s son Glenn, who resides in North Reading, includes his father’s complete “dress blues” uniform and his green wool Eisenhower “Ike” jacket.

Reid, whose hometown was Cranston, R.I., was born in 1930. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. for boot camp from Aug.1950-Jan. 1951 and then deployed to Korea from Jan.1951-Mar 1952.

According to his son, Sgt. Reid was a member of G Battery – 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division in an artillery unit

From left: Historical Society members Rich Stratton and Lillian Martin, Sgt. Reid’s son, Glenn Reid, Korean War veteran Bill Post Sr. and Bill Post Jr. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the July 30 issue. Link in comments for full story posted to our website.

06/12/2026

🇺🇸🍗🧁 Last call to RSVP for the Society's annual dinner on Thursday June 18th at 6:30pm (catered by Chef Jay from Ryer's)! Hope to see you there 🥳 Sign up via the link on our website:

Join / Donate Upcoming Events NRH&AS Annual Meeting & Members’ Dinner The Society would like to invite all our members to our annual meeting and members' dinner. Last year was a big hit, so we will stick with the same game plan:5PM: Drinks and nibbles at the Damon Tavern, followed by a short annua...

05/20/2026

Come join us at the newly renovated original Ryer’s building after the parade on Monday!

04/03/2026

Calling all CURIOUS minded CURSIVE competent HISTORY buffs! We have a job for a small group! Join us to read and transcribe Massachusetts Revolutionary War documents on Thursday April 16th and Thursday April 30th. Laptops provided or bring your own. Register online! https://mhl.libnet.info/event/15945341

04/02/2026

🚒 Making history! 🚒

03/19/2026

03/12/2026

🤩 Front page news! Come see the "Eve of Revolution" living history presentation by Concord and Lexington-based reenactors at 7PM tonight (Thursday March 12) at Aldersgate UMC, 235 Park St. All are welcome! 🇺🇸

https://localheadlinenews.com/north-reading-transcript-front-page-published-march-12-2026/

02/17/2026

🛞 Learn all about Jared McLane's incredible wagon factory in our latest originally-researched article on North Reading history! 🤓

How Jared McLane put North Reading on the map

12/15/2025

🎄🎁 Looking for a last minute gift? Our 2-for-$20 North Reading ornament sale is back! Choose from 15 different high-quality, locally-made pewter ornaments. This year it is easier than ever to order via the link in the comments below. Once we get your order we'll reply ASAP to arrange pickup or delivery. What an easy way to get hold a special gift AND support our work to preserve and protect local history! 🤩