Hamilton Historical Society

12/09/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our longtime board member, Emily Cook. Emily and her family have been woven into the fabric of Hamilton’s history for generations, and her love for our town—and its stories—shone through in everything she did.

Her warmth, her insight, and her passion for preserving local history will be missed by all of us.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Cook family during this difficult time.

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11/29/2025

Q&A on upcoming warrant article.

11/26/2025

A beautiful November day in Hamilton.

11/18/2025

11/11/2025

Today is a day to honor our veterans but should not be the only day. Hamilton resident Vern Chandler will present "Keeping the Memories Alive", a multi-media story of American Military Cemeteries in Europe. To this day, local residents maintain the graves of their "American Liberators". You will see the grave of General George Patton.

Please join us at the Hamilton-Wenham Library on Saturday, December 6th at 1:30. Light refreshments will be served,

11/07/2025

Beautiful moon shining over Patton Park. You can see the tank, gazebo, Weaver Pond and the polo players in the arena.
Photo credit: Joan Cullen Gebhardt

10/26/2025

Yesterday we had a large turnout to hear Susan Kalloch speak on the history of the Appleton family. She took us through the generations and the history of the property. Her anecdotes brought history alive.

Our next presentation will be on December 6th at the library. Vernon Chandler will take us on a moving tour of American Military Cemeteries in Europe.

10/23/2025

Reminder of the Appleton Family Presentation at the Hamilton-Wenham Library on Saturday at 1:30. Susan Kalloch will present a multi-media story of the historic family whose land came from a
Land Grant from the King of England.

Free and open to the public with light refreshments being served.

09/25/2025

Did you know that the Ipswich River watershed has supported productive fisheries and shellfish beds since pre-colonial times? The river also provided power for early industries, including tanneries, and was central to the textile industry in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Join the Hamilton Historical Society for Gordon Harris’ presentation, “Industrial and Natural History of the Ipswich River, and the Ipswich River Watershed” this Saturday, September 27th at 1:30 at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library.

09/07/2025

Look who was collecting tickets at the Friday night football game!

08/24/2025

Lunch with the Society board. How many people can you name?