About

The Colrain Historical Society was founded in 1957 and over the years has worked to preserve records of the town's history as well as significant artifacts donated over the years by many of its citizens. These artifacts and records are stored in the Museum of Colrain History and outbuildings at 8 Main Road in Colrain, Massachusetts.

Museum of Colrain History, 8 Main Road, Colrain

Colrain Historical Society Purpose

It is the mission of the Colrain Historical Society to preserve for the people of Colrain and posterity the collection of historic artifacts, photos, and documents donated by them since 1957, and through programs, outreach, and exhibits to promote knowledge of Colrain's unique history.

Programs
Research into the town's long history is brought to meetings from April to October in the Stacy Barn. Our programs (schedule here) are free and open to the public.


2024 Officers and Board of Directors

Phillips Sherburne, President
Joan McQuade, Vice President
Cynthia Herbert, Treasurer
Jennifer Ryan, Secretary
Belden Merims, BoD Co-Chair (belden37@verizon.net)
Bill Cole, BoD Co-Chair
Debby Wheeler, BoD (deborahjeanwheeler@gmail.com)
Casey Ryan, BoD
Sarah Hollister, BoD  

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Charitable Contributions
The Colrain Historical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is eligible to receive tax deductible contributions in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Contributions may be mailed to

Colrain Historical Society, Inc.
P. O. Box 45
8 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340

Gifts to the Collection
The Colrain Historical Society welcomes gifts to the collection that help preserve and tell the story of our town’s unique history. If you have an item that you would like to donate, please contact a member of the Curatorial Committee (Belden Merims or Prentice Crosier.) Please – no drop-offs! You will be asked to fill out a gift agreement form that includes information about the object – who made it, how it was used, who has owned it. Since we can only accept gifts that match our mission and that we can provide a good home for, all donations must be approved by the Board of Directors. If the item is accepted, you’ll receive a letter of acknowledgement. If it is not, the item will be returned to you.


Website Coordinator
Don Purington (dpurington@gmail.com)