Brick School/Shrewsbury Historical Society - 1830 - Shrewsbury, MA
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The headquarters of the Shrewsbury Historical Society is located in the former Brick School, a.k.a. the Shrewsbury District #1 Schoolhouse, at 17 Church Road in Shrewsbury, MA.
Waymark Code: WM16CQA
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2022
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The former Brick School, a.k.a. the Shrewsbury District #1 Schoolhouse, was built in 1830 in the Greek Revival style. The upper floor once served as the Grand Army of the Republic Meeting Hall. The building was acquired by and is now the headquarters of the Shrewsbury Historical Society.
The Shrewsbury Historical Society was organized on January 7, 1898 and incorporated on June 23, 1902. According to their website their mission statement is:
"The purpose and goal of the Shrewsbury Historical Society shall be to keep alive and increase interest in the history of the Town of Shrewsbury; to collect and preserve items of special value, traditions, and curiosities; to encourage general public interest in the Society's work and to maintain such personal properties and real estate that may come under the control of the Society."
To this end they have historical artifacts that document the growth of the town of Shrewsbury from the early 1700s to the present day. Materials include manuscripts, ledgers, books, maps, photographs, films, and electronic records.