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The Old Bridgewater Historical Society exists to promote education and research relating to the original township of Bridgewater, its inhabitants, and its history by collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting materials, artifacts, and information pertaining to "Old Bridgewater". We want to share the history of Bridgewater Massachusetts with you.
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Memorial Building:
Due to an unforeseen building issue, the Old Bridgewater Historical Society’s Memorial Building, located at 162 Howard Street in West Bridgewater, is closing early for the season.
162 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Phone: 508-559-1510
Email: admin@oldbridgewater.org
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The Memorial Building was built on land donated by Francis E. Howard, a descendant of one of Bridgewater’s earliest settlers. It was built for the sole purpose of housing the Old Bridgewater Historical Society and their antiquities.
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Reverend James Keith House
The parsonage was originally the home of the Rev. James Keith and his family. It is thought to be the oldest standing parsonage in the United States.
The Board of OBHS has announced that 3 Open Houses will be held this summer at the Keith Parsonage on River Street in West Bridgewater.
June 7th
July 12th
August 16th
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