Northbridge Historical Society

10/20/2026

Heritage Day in downtown Northbridge is this Saturday from 12-4 pm.
Stop by and visit our table. We’ll be glad to talk about Who we are, where we’re located and get more information on how to join the Northbridge Historical Society. Looking forward to a great day.

10/17/2026

Did you know?
Last Monday, October 12 was Indigenous Peoples and Native American Heritage in Northbridge, MA Day.
Northbridge, MA (Whitinsville) is in the historical homelands of the Nipmuck people, with the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians being the recognized Indigenous community in the region.
The Nipmuck were known as the "people of the fresh water", and historically practiced fishing, hunting.
Currently, there is an Indian burial site in Grafton and along the Blackstone River in Uxbridge the King Philip trail.
Northbridge has the Shining Rock conservation site, and Uxbridge has the Lookout Rock site.

10/16/2026

1849 Historical map of Northbridge MA

10/10/2026

All are invited. A surprise gift will be given to all who attend.

10/06/2026

October 5, 2026 Event by Austin Alexander DNR. "Who was Israel Plummer" known for his areas in Northbridge. The Blackstone Canal years ago did logging, agricultural and granite years ago. Interesting turnout at the Theater, Thank you all who attended.

09/24/2026

Membership is open to everyone interested in our programs and purposes.
Business meetings and Programs are at 7:00 p.m. at the Singh Theater 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA.
Visitors are always welcome.
Contributions, large and small, toward the work of the Society are greatly appreciated. Membership Applications will be available at the upcoming event October 5, 2026
Please fill out the membership information form attached and return to Carol H. Brouwer, Membership Chair 33 Parker Road, Douglas, MA 01516
Membership dues remain $25.00 per person for the year 2026-2027.
Please make your check payable to the Northbridge Historical Society.

Name:______________________________________________________

Street Address (or PO Box)_________________________________

Town:_______________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________

Email address: _____________________________________________

09/14/2026

Opening up the view to the Fletcher House. Great job to our landscaper Wade.

09/06/2026

Tree trimming at the Fletcher House Elm Place today. Many thanks to Paul Topham who used his chain saw.
Before / After.

08/09/2026

Has anyone seen the landscaping at the Historical Society Colonel James Fletcher Homestead on Elm Place and Douglas Road? Like below if you’ve taken a look. Before and After pictures.

07/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the open house. We had a great turnout. Many thanks to those who volunteered their time that day.

Open house today come visit the Colonel James Fletcher Homestead 1 Elm Place, Whitinsville ,MA Open 10 to 6.