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Methuen City Hall

Methuen City Hall

Methuen Civil War Monument

Methuen Civil War Monument

Tenney Castle, aka Grey Court.

Tenney Castle, aka Grey Court.

Methuen Memorial Music Hall

Methuen Memorial Music Hall

Odd Fellows Hall

Odd Fellows Hall

Terracotta Architectural Detail

Terracotta Architectural Detail

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Tenney_GH_ext0819

David Nevins

David Nevins

Charles H. Tenney

Charles H. Tenney

Edward F. Searles

Edward F. Searles

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Welcome! 

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Historic Methuen (Methuen Historical Society) is committed to protecting and maintaining the rich historical character of Methuen through advocacy, education, outreach, and the preservation of historical records, artifacts, structures, and monuments that are unique to our city. Historic Methuen believes that the preservation of our past enhances the lives of those who live in and visit Methuen today, and for generations to follow. We appreciate the support of our members and supporters who share our common goals.

 

Please contact us if you have any questions, comments or if you'd like to know how you can participate. Thank you!

Historic Methuen updated website coming soon

We are working on redesigning our new website to reflect the recent name change. Our new website will feature regular updates, historical information and photos, surveys, interactive features, and more! We'll let our members know when we launch the new site in early 2025.

Please let us know what you'd like to see on our website.
We welcome your ideas and feedback!

Thank you

Join Us for a Special Meeting

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Please join us 

  • Thursday, December 19
    at 7pm

  • Methuen Museum of History at the Tenney Gatehouse,
    37 Pleasant Street

Meeting Agenda

  • Celebrate the holidays

  • Mark the successful effort to secure the Searles estate

  • Discuss our transformation to Historic Methuen 

  • Election of officers for the next two years

 

Light refreshments will be provided.

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Check out the latest post from our
President, Maureen Pollard, entitled
It's Been a Busy Year. 

MEMBERSHIP

Become a Member!

Your support is important to us!

Preserving Our Past Together

Methuen Cemetery Inventory Project

Meetinghouse Hill Cemetery
Inventory Complete and Now Available Online!

Thanks to a dedicated group of dedicated volunteers, this historic Methuen cemetery has been inventoried, and headstones have been identified, cleaned, and repaired. 

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Newsletter library  We hope you enjoy reading about recent MHS events and ongoing projects.

Fall 2020

Click here to view the pdf.

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Fall 2021

Click here to view the pdf.

contact

CONTACT US

Historic Methuen, Inc.
The Methuen Historical Society

P.O. Box 52, Methuen, MA 01844

info@methuenhistoricalsociety.org

Tel: 978-683-2252

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