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

05/30/2026

Watertown Population Over the years

Watertown has grown over the years! In 1830 there were 1843 residents. Watertown had 35,022 in 2022.

05/21/2026

This weekend, come to a walking tour of Watertown during the Revolution on Sunday and Celebrate Memorial Day on Monday!

05/13/2026

Come Tour the Fowle House This Sunday, May 16th

The Historical Society is hosting our monthly house tours from 1-4 pm

05/10/2026

Edmund Fowle House Grounds Cleanup

The day may have been chilly and rainy, but nine volunteers and three Historical Society Watertown made quick work of cleaning and mulching the grounds at the Fowle House! Thank you to our wonderful volunteers!

05/06/2026

Mahoney’s Garden Center Generously Donated Supplies for the Fowle House Spring Grounds Cleanup

Mahoney’s Garden Center donated $50 towards mulch and potting soil for our spring cleanup. We are so grateful for their gift!

04/26/2026

Brown House on the Lawn

Come join Historic New England and local cultural organizations from 10-2 next Saturday for fun, connection, culture, history and community. The Historical Society of Watertown will have a table at the event! Come visit us.

04/24/2026

The Historical Society of Watertown Hosts a Walking Tour of Watertown During the Revolution on Sunday, April 26th

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.

04/21/2026

Come to a Fundraiser for the Historical Society of Watertown on Thursday April 23rd, 2026 at the Chateau Restaurant in Waltham

On Thursday APRIL 23, visit this Chateau location from 11:30am- 8:30pm for lunch, dinner, take-out, or place an on-line order. Let your server or phone representative know that you are participating in the fundraiser and to “FLAG YOUR CHECK”.

For online orders: Add the item “Fundraiser” to your cart and enter the name of our organization as a special Instruction. Check that the item “Fundraiser has been added to your order”.
The Chateau will contribute 20% of the total sales (before taxes) from all checks that were flagged for the fundraiser.

04/20/2026

Lafayette Trail Revolutionary War Marker Unveiled
The new marker was unveiled on Sunday, April 19th, on the green-space triangle, by the walking path, next to the Halfway Café in Watertown. A small crowd gathered in the rain to view the new marker.

04/06/2026

Come to the Unveiling of the Lafayette Trail Revolutionary War Marker on April 19th

On October 15, 1784, General Lafayette was feted in Watertown by fellow Revolutionary War officers as he traveled from Hartford to Boston. After enjoying a meal and much camaraderie with his hosts, Lafayette resumed his journey east.
The Lafayette Trail is proud to partner with the Historical Society of Watertown and the City of Watertown to lead a public commemoration celebrating Lafayette's multiple connections to Watertown. Location is on the green-space triangle, by the walking path, next to the Halfway Café at 394 Main Street, Watertown.

Address

28 Marshall Street
Watertown, MA
02472

Telephone

+16179236067

Website

http://historicalsocietyofwatertownma.org/

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