The Norwood Historical Society traditionally holds meetings twice each year and sponsors social events for members and the public. Membership benefits also include free tours of the Fred Holland Day House and access to our archives.
To join the Norwood Historical Society, please click to fill out the membership form and send payment to us at 93 Day Street, Norwood, MA 02062. Or feel free to contribute your dues via the PayPal button below and email your membership information to treasurer@norwoodhistoricalsociety.org.
Board of Directors:
Cashman Kerr Prince, President
George Curtis, Vice President
Linda Rau, Secretary
Bryan Burns, Treasurer
Steve Callahan
Karen DeNapoli
Laurie Kearney
Kim Ritchie
Past Presidents:
Don Ackerman
Kate Allendorf
Heather Cole
Robert Donahue
Patricia Fanning
John Grove
Bill Pudsey
Barbara Rand
The Society’s Bylaws were updated in 2020, to meet current best practices and following input from members.
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This Day In Norwood History-June 9, 1942-$25,000 Fire at Roll Land in Norwood
The original Roll Land building (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) NORWOOD, June 9, 1942—A stubborn three-hour general alarm blaze caused $25,000 damage to Roll-land, a combination roller skating rink…
This Day In Norwood History-June 5, 1910-Estate of Henry O. Peabody May Be Sold
Judge Grant Allows Petition of Trustees of King Gay Estate at Westwood and Norwood. Henry O. Peabody (colorized by the Norwood Historical Society). Judge Grant of the probate court yesterday…
Membership
The Norwood Historical Society traditionally holds meetings twice each year, once in the spring and again in the fall, and sponsors social events for members and the public. To join…
This Day in Norwood History-April 14, 1939-Retiring Librarian Miss Jane Hewett Presented With Antique Ring By Friends
In the charming setting of historic Day House amidst a profusion of floral decorations, friends of Miss Jane Hewett in the Norwood Historical Society and the Norwood Literary Club tendered…