Pepperell Historical Commission

09/19/2026

Don't miss this upcoming event hosted by the Pepperell Historical Society featuring a presentation by historian Ron Karr who will explore Pepperell’s lost railroad lines and the important role they played in the town’s history. Included will be a 1960s East Pepperell model layout of the railroad provided by the Pepperell Siding Model Railroad Club, Inc. This event is free and open to the public!

08/29/2026

On this day in history the District of Pepperell raised a flag of blue and red cloth in open defiance of British rule. This flag of liberty may well be the first flag of open defiance flown by a municipality due to being raised in front of the First Meetinghouse, the seat of government at the time. This flag was recreated by Town organizations and rededicated for the 250th anniversary on September 7, 2024. This reimagined version of the flag is stored in the history room of the Lawrence Library and can be seen flying on Main Street and at various locations around town. The tradition and the sentiments of our forefathers continue to be an inspiration today.

07/04/2026

Our forefathers earned respect and gratitude for their bravery and foresight, and for instilling the virtues of democracy that provided a path to prosperity for the next 250 years and beyond. May we all help one another pursue the Patriot's vision that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is an unassailable right for all Americans. Have a happy 250th Birthday America!

06/17/2026

Today we remember and pay our thanks to Colonel Prescott and all those that served our nation at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Let’s remember their brave efforts and sacrifices, especially the fallen heroes from Pepperell: Jeremiah Shattuck, Nathaniel Parker, William Warren, Wainwright Fisk, Ebenezer Laughton, Joseph Spaulding, Benjamin Wood and Edmund Pierce. Their sacrifices are memorialized on the Bunker Hill Memorial Bench, also known at the Wolcott Memorial, at the corner of Main and Park Streets in Pepperell thanks to the generous donation in 1899 by Edith Prescott Wolcott, a great-great-granddaughter of Colonel Prescott. Because of them, we enjoy the freedoms and quality of life that we value in America today!

05/30/2026

The local members of Questers, a nonprofit headquartered in Philadelphia, visited Pepperell to learn about the Covered Bridge, the history of the town's growth, our artifacts and their significance and Pepperell's famous citizens Colonel Prescott and Prudence Wright. Questers local Amherst New Hampshire chapter, Nipmugs Chapter 814, is celebrating 50 years of dedication to the study, conservation and preservation of antiques and historical artifacts. Thank you for your commitment to preserving America's heritage. Hope you all enjoyed your trip and please come back again soon!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

An impressive show of colors on display. For more information about the Liberty Flag visit : https://share.google/xwbVWKagxD2cSbrdh

05/22/2026

Pepperell’s Liberty Flag proudly flies along streets and at resident’s homes in town. To learn more about the significance of the flag or to purchase a flag visit the following and click on the flag or the information links,

Town Meeting dated: August 29, 1774 "A flag of blew and red cloth"

02/20/2026

February 20th marks the 300th birthday of Colonel William Prescott, commander of the militia at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution and the pride of Pepperell Massachusetts, where he called home. Prescott was born in Groton Massachusetts in 1726 and later dedicated his time and....

02/12/2026

Special thanks to Kenny English of Pepperell for the donation of his personal collection of original Lyman Robbins newspaper articles. This collection is the most complete compilation of Lyman’s articles so far and it helps to complete the collection of original copies in Pepperell. Thanks, Ken, for your generous gift which will be preserved by the Historical Society and can be appreciated for generations to come. Here’s a copy of the postcard Lyman sent in 1918 as an invitation to the Rally Day in town, which were community events connected to the WWI war effort.