Monthly Meetings:
Unless otherwise noted, Monthly meetings are held at Centre Congregational Church and begin at 7PM
2024
September 14: Discover Lynnfield with Trails and Sails: History Hike at Kallenberg Quarry/Skull Cliff- Complete
September 29: Discover Lynnfield with Trails and Sails: History Hike on Main St, visiting Partridge Island, Rumbolt's Grove, and the Henfield House-New Date.
September 24: Members Only Annual Pot Luck Dinner
October 15: Seen By Sea: An Appreciation of the New England Coast, by Alison O'Leary
November 19: Salem Witch Trials and Seventeenth Century Law by Rachel Christ-Doane
December 7: Lynnfield Historical Society's 63rd Annual Country Store
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2025
February 18: The Hutchinsons of High Rock: by Tom Dalton
March 8: Skeletons in the Closet by Dan Gagnon
April 18: Shadows of 1775 an original play bringing to life the events in Lynn End on the eve of the Revolution
April 19: Reenactment of Martin Herrick's Midnight Ride and a Patriotic Band and Choral Concert
May 20: Members Only Annual Pie Social
DISCOVER LYNNFIELD |
Walk and Talk with the Lynnfield Historical Society
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Discover Lynnfield, Historic walks and talks around town. In this program, we will lead short tours throughout Lynnfield, delving into the historical significance of each selected location. The events will be advertised through Facebook Events and posts as well as on our website, but will not require pre-registration. Just come at the announced meeting time and place, wearing comfortable shoes and, in some cases, sunscreen and bug spray.
All Discover Lynnfield Events are sponsored and organized by the Lynnfield Historical Society, preserving and promoting Lynnfield history since 1954.
Check Back Often or write to us with suggestions for future walks
Kallenberg Quarry/Skull Cliff Hike Saturday, September 14 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Host: Lynnfield Historical Society
Come hear of one of Lynnfield’s earliest industries and how a mysterious railroad graffiti artist transformed its remains into a work of art. We will also discuss the preservation of Lynn Woods and the odd group of spiritualists that gathered there in the 19th century. This will be a somewhat rigorous 90 minute hike. Please wear appropriate footwear.
325 Broadway, Lynnfield
New Date: Sunday, September 29th
Lynnfield’s Lower Main Street Walk Sunday, September 29| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Host: Lynnfield Historical Society
Short walk through time on Lynnfield’s lower Main St. Walk the Partridge Island Trail where natives inhabited Wigwam Meadows. Discover the oldest house in Lynnfield and hear of the tragedy that occurred there. Learn about Rumbolt’s Grove and Dairy Farm which operated various businesses including a popular picnic ground.
333 Main Street, Lynnfield.
Lynnfield’s Lower Main Street Walk Sunday, September 29| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Host: Lynnfield Historical Society
Short walk through time on Lynnfield’s lower Main St. Walk the Partridge Island Trail where natives inhabited Wigwam Meadows. Discover the oldest house in Lynnfield and hear of the tragedy that occurred there. Learn about Rumbolt’s Grove and Dairy Farm which operated various businesses including a popular picnic ground.
333 Main Street, Lynnfield.