Old Bridgewater Historical Society
The Old Bridgewater Historical Society collects, preserves and publishes material relating to the history of the original settlement of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It possesses many historical materials, including genealogical information and artifacts pertaining to local history.
The society was formed in 1894, and is now the caretaker of two historical buildings. The Old Bridgewater Historical Museum Building, built in 1901, is a fine example of turn-of-the century Greek Revival architecture. The second building is the nearby Reverend James Keith Parsonage, which has been restored to its 17th century condition on the original site. Both are open to the public.
Although the museum building is located in West Bridgewater, the focus of the society also encompasses East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater and Brockton (originally North Bridgewater), as all four towns were part of the colonial-era Bridgewater.
The Society accepts all interested members, and holds regular meetings. They also research queries, both historical and genealogical in nature, for the public. They are staffed by volunteers and are a 501(c)(3) corporation.