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Welcome to the Hanson Historical Society

  Founded in 1961, the Hanson Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and studying the history of the town of Hanson, Massachusetts. Meetings are held at Primary School #4 on Main Street during the months of April through November and feature guest speakers who lecture on local and national historical topics. 

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Join us Saturday, October 3rd from 9am-3pm  for our annual Fall Craft Fair and Flea Market! 

Indian Head School | 726 Indian Head St, Hanson

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Save the Date!

Craft and Flea Market Vendor Fair

Join us October 3rd from 9am-3pm  at the Indian Head Elementary School for our favorite annual hometown craft fair and flea market to benefit the Hanson Historical Society! Interested in becoming a vendor? It's not too late! 


Location: 726 Indian Head Street, Hanson, MA

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Thank you for visiting the Hanson Historical Society's new website! Under newly elected leadership following the Covid pandemic, we are excited to bring Hanson a variety of educational programs and exciting community-based events throughout the year. We hope that you'll join us in this new chapter! 

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Tales of Old Hanson is a lively and personal history of the town of Hanson, Massachusetts, written by historian Allan Clemons. This collection of oral histories and first-hand accounts explores the natural landscape, past industries, and colorful characters of this small South Shore town. The stories in this book include some facts, rumors, and possible untruths. 

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