Time to Celebrate!
Methuen turns 300 — and we’re celebrating all year long! The Methuen 300 Committee has been busy organizing an exciting lineup of events to mark this historic milestone. We are kicking off the celebration with an amazing evening of music on March 7th, 5pm at Methuen High School. Beginning March 12th a series of stories about the people that shaped our country and community will take kickoff at St. Andrew's Church. Please see our event page for more information. Follow along
Autumn 2022 | A Letter from Our President
It's Been a Busy Year! Dear Friends, We are thrilled that the Methuen Museum of History is up and running and in full swing since March...
Who Was Major General Daniel Denison?
The Denison Grant In 1660, the Great and General Court of Massachusetts, awarded Major General Daniel Denison 600 acres of land not owned...
Revolutionary Homes and Methuen’s Minutemen
A home built by an American patriot who put his life on hold to respond to the alarm at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, is in...
Methuen Museum of History
The Methuen Historical Society has manifested its existence in many ways over the years. Some fun facts that reveal a great deal about...
Our Commonwealth's Historic Districts
Our advocacy for the treasures that we have been passed down through history, are both rich and valued. There are very few communities...
Taking It All for Granted
In the depth of my soul, I am a preservationist! In all areas of my life. Sometimes…not such a GOOD thing! I could, without periodic...
Is Possession Nine Tenths of the Law?
As an organization, the Methuen Historical Society has a Mission Statement that reflects our commitment to maintaining and protecting the...
A New Year and a Fresh Start
A new year and a new beginning. As most of us are aware, the Tenney Gate House has been somewhat dark and lifeless as of late. There are...
