Bellingham Historical Commission

Bellingham Historical Commission The Bellingham Historical Commission is appointed by the Select Board. Taft, Jr. Historical Museum. She was the longest sitting Board member in Bellingham.

This page was created to share Bellingham history and happenings at Bellingham's Ernest A. The Bellingham Historical Commission was authorized as an official Town Board in 1972 and authorized by Town Meeting vote in 1974. The first Commission was chaired by Edward Sawyer and included Florence McCracken, who was an important contributing member for decades. The Historical Commission is authorized b

y Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 8D. Since its establishment, the goal of the Historical Commission has been the protection of the historic structures within the town, the preservation of archeological items and sites and the recording of the Town's history. The latter has been aided by the compilation and publishing of a periodic publication called "Crimpville Comments" which began publication in 1972. The Commission operates Bellingham's Ernest A. Taft Jr.

06/02/2026

Posting kind of late today, but wanted to let everyone know the museum is open until 12:30. Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, Franco, Jeff, and Donna are here.

Don't forget the Town Election is today. Stop by before or after voting 🗳.

Sorry, it's not a beautiful day today, but the museum is open. Rose and Jeff are here until 12:30.Here's another older h...
05/30/2026

Sorry, it's not a beautiful day today, but the museum is open. Rose and Jeff are here until 12:30.

Here's another older home still in town. This is the old Baptist Church Parsonage House. Some may remember it as the Heavey House.

The museum is open today until 12:30. Stop in and say hello to Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, Franco, and Jeff.Herbert Stewart ...
05/26/2026

The museum is open today until 12:30. Stop in and say hello to Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, Franco, and Jeff.

Herbert Stewart played Taps for 74 consecutive years in Franklin and 52 years for Bellingham's Memorial Day Parades. Known as "Mr. Taps", he was recognized for his achievement in December 1973 with a Mass and celebration at St. Blaise Church. Here he accepts an Amethyst pin from John Lundvall on behalf of the Historical Commission.

This Memorial Day Weekend we would appreciate any leads for photos of these fallen servicemen from Bellingham..🇺🇸 Benjam...
05/24/2026

This Memorial Day Weekend we would appreciate any leads for photos of these fallen servicemen from Bellingham..

🇺🇸 Benjamin Hall
🇺🇸 Armand Levesque
🇺🇸 Francis T. Monterio
🇺🇸 Harold Trudel

Now found Pvt. Prefontaine!

Thanks!

Thanks to a hint in a 1987 Crimpville Comments we found a photo for one of Bellingham's fallen from WW2 in the Milford H...
05/24/2026

Thanks to a hint in a 1987 Crimpville Comments we found a photo for one of Bellingham's fallen from WW2 in the Milford High School 1933 yearbook..Remember Pvt. Lenktis and our other service people...

The Ernest A Taft, Jr. Museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday the 23rd. During this Memorial Day Weekend, please remem...
05/22/2026

The Ernest A Taft, Jr. Museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday the 23rd. During this Memorial Day Weekend, please remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.

We have the AC cranking at the museum until 12:30 today. Stop by and say hello to Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, and Jeff.
05/19/2026

We have the AC cranking at the museum until 12:30 today. Stop by and say hello to Marjorie, Lauren, Rick, and Jeff.

Did you catch Bellingham's first fire truck in the parade today? Help us restore it to its former glory so it can join t...
05/17/2026

Did you catch Bellingham's first fire truck in the parade today?
Help us restore it to its former glory so it can join the parade looking all shiny and new in a year or two!

Check out these photos!

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Jeff's at the museum today until 12:30.Did you ever wonder where some of the s...
05/16/2026

What a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Jeff's at the museum today until 12:30.

Did you ever wonder where some of the streets in town got their name?

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3 Common Street
Bellingham, MA
02019

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+15089665838

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