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HSW encourages and assists people of all backgrounds and interests to learn more about Watertown.

11/02/2026

November 1st Program at the WFPL Presented Rock and Roll Music of the 50's and early 60's

Author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin discussed the impact rock and roll pioneers made on society and pop culture. He presented videos of such artists as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, Fats Domino, Bo Diddley, the Coasters and Dion and the Belmonts. Marty also challenged attendees with trivia questions, and they scored 5 out of 5!

10/29/2026

Come to WFPL to Enjoy a Program About Rock and Roll on Sunday, November 1st

10/24/2026

Our Wonderful Volunteers Did Fall Cleanup at the Edmund Fowle House on October 24th!

10/13/2026

Paul Revere Marker in Watertown

In front of the apartment complex at 20 Watertown St. is a monument erected in 1902 by the Historical Society of Watertown. The front says, “Site of the Paul Revere House”. The other side says, “Paul Revere in a house standing on this lot made the Colonial Notes ordered by the Provincial Congress of 1775”. In May of 1775, Paul Revere directed his wife, Rachel, to quickly pack up what she could, including some of his copper engraving plates, and move herself and six children from Boston to Watertown. Paul joined her here. They lived in John Cooke’s house, along with other Boston boarders, for almost a year. Paul Revere engraved plates that were used to print Colony currency notes.

10/09/2026

Come Two Edmund Fowle House Exhibits for Free on Saturday, October 17th from 1 to 4 pm.

10/06/2026

Visit the Historical Society Table at the Farmers' Watertown Farmers Market
Stop by our table to learn more about the Historical Society. A New Membership purchased at the event will receive a copy of the new “Watertown Passport- Historic Houses”. Passports will be available to purchase for $5.

09/25/2026

Walking Tour of Watertown During the Revolution Rescheduled to October 4th

09/25/2026

THIS SUNDAY WALKING TOUR POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

09/21/2026

Signup Now for the Historical Society of Watertown Walking Tour of Watertown During the Revolution on Sunday, September 27, 2026

On September 27fth, at 10 am, join Historical Society of Watertown walking tour leaders Lynne O’Connell and Beth Houston for a 90-minute walking tour to learn about the important role that the town played during the American Revolution.

09/21/2026

Address

28 Marshall Street
Watertown, MA
02472

Telephone

+16179236067

Website

http://historicalsocietyofwatertownma.org/

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