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Sudbury 250 Logo Chosen

Published

June 21, 2024

Sudbury 250 Committee, at its meeting on 6/20/2024, has chosen a Logo Design from the six entries that were submitted to the committee, to present and represent Sudbury’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American Revolution. More →

Sudbury 250 Committee Announces Logo Design Contest

Published

May 2, 2024

| Sudbury 250 Committee | Automatically Archived on 6/2/2024

In celebration of the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary, the Select Board created the Sudbury 250 Committee to plan for the commemoration of the events that led to our independence. The celebration kicks off with a logo design contest open to residents of any age, as well as to anyone with ties to Sudbury, such as Town employees and past residents. More →

RFQ for Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study

Published

November 20, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 12/22/2023

Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study The Town of Sudbury, by and through the Sudbury Historical Commission, is seeking responses from quantified archaeological consultants to undertake the “Town-wide Indigenous Cultural Landscape Study.” All responses must be … More →

RFQ for Hosmer House Collection Study

Published

November 20, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 12/18/2023

The Town of Sudbury, by and through the Sudbury Historical Commission, is seeking responses from qualified museum collections management consultants to undertake the “Sudbury Hosmer House Collection Study” for the museum collections at the ca. … More →

Town Of Sudbury Historical Commission Request For Proposal

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November 9, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 12/11/2023

Hosmer House Historic Structure Report/Cultural Landscape Report Project The Town of Sudbury, acting by and through its Town Manager on behalf of the Historical Commission, invites sealed proposals from qualified historic preservation consultants to provide … More →

Hosmer House Museum Open House on Sunday 8/20/23

Published

August 16, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 8/21/2023

Hosmer House to highlight the Agricultural History of Sudbury on Sunday, August 20 from 1-3PM. More →

RFQ for Historic Resource Inventory Survey Project

Published

August 1, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 8/28/2023

The Town of Sudbury, by and through the Sudbury Historical Commission, is seeking responses from quantified historic preservation consultants to undertake the “Sudbury Historic Resource Inventory Survey.” All responses must be received by Beth Perry, … More →

Memorial Day; remember and honor. Hosmer House Museum, 299 Old Sudbury Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776. The Sudbury Historical Commission welcomes all to visit the Hosmer House, 299 Old Sudbury Road. The residence will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 29 with a display in the parlor honoring town employees and members of town committees who passed away in the last year. Shoppers at the Hosmer House store will find the colorful Sudbury throws, cup plates and books for sale. Refreshments will be served. Entrance is free of charge.

Memorial Day Event at the Hosmer House

Published

May 25, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 5/30/2023

The Hosmer House residence will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023 with a display in the parlor honoring town employees and members of town committees who passed away in the last year. More →

Remote Participation for Meetings

Published

March 30, 2023

| Town Manager

EXTENDED THROUGH 3/31/2025. Sudbury provides remote participation for Town board/committee/commission meetings. More →

Sudbury Historical Commission (SHC) seeks new Member

Published

January 31, 2023

| Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 4/13/2023

The SHC is looking for a new member with a strong historic preservation background and an interest in supporting the committee’s responsibilities. More →

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The Historical Commission, established by a special town meeting vote in 1968 and acting under Section 8D of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth for the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archaeological assets of the Town, has jurisdiction over all aspects of historic buildings and structures, and properties currently owned by the town, or any such facilities that might be acquired. Currently these include the Hosmer House and Loring Parsonage, along with the Haynes Garrison site on Water Row, Revolutionary War Training Field on Old County Road and the Revolutionary War Cemetery in the center of town.

The Historical Commission is also responsible for administering the Demolition Delay Bylaw passed by the Town of Sudbury in 2004 which enables the Historical Commission to require a six month delay in demolition of buildings deemed to be of historical significance. It is headquartered at Hosmer House which was given to the Town by Miss Florence Hosmer to honor her father. The building remains exclusively as a memorial to the Hosmer Family and houses a collection of their memorabilia, plus 497 of Miss Hosmer’s paintings.

The Historical Commission is made up of 7 members, with special interest and knowledge of historical preservation, who are appointed by the Town Manager, subject to the approval of the Select Board.

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