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Sudbury Historical Commission (SHC) seeks new Member

Published July 24, 2018 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 8/30/2018

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

Holiday Open House at the Hosmer House

Published December 2, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 12/12/2016

The Hosmer House will host its annual Open House Saturdays and Sundays on December 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th from 10:30 AM until 4:00 PM. More →

Historical Commission Opening

Published October 26, 2016 | Selectmen's Office

Applications are now being accepted to serve on Sudbury’s Historical Commission. Interested residents are requested to download an application from the Town website: www.sudbury.ma.us. Click on “Volunteer and Job Opportunities” to access the application, and email to [email protected] … More →

Minuteman Fair at the Wayside Inn

Published August 8, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 9/11/2016

The Historical Commission will be attending the Minuteman Fair at The Wayside Inn on September, 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. Additional details to follow.

Farmers’ Market at Heritage Park

Published August 8, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 9/11/2016

On Saturday, September 10th a Farmers’ Market will be held at Heritage Park. The Hosmer house will be open to visitors from 10 am to 4:00 pm on that date.

2nd Annual Home & Hearth Tour Features Hidden Neighborhood

Published May 27, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 6/11/2016

Sudbury’s 2nd Annual Home & Hearth Tour Features Hidden King Philip Neighborhood More →

2nd Annual Home and Hearth Tour

Published May 20, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 5/22/2016

2nd Annual Home and Hearth Tour on May 21st from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM More →

Railway Section House – Open to Visitors, May 21st

Published April 20, 2016 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 5/22/2016

As part of Sudbury’s Home & Hearth Tour the Railroad Section House adjacent to Hop Brook on Route 20 (across from Lotus Blossom) will be open to visitors on Saturday, May 21st from 10 am – 3 pm. More →

The Hosmer House Goes Hollywood this Holiday Season!

Published December 10, 2015 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 12/14/2015

The Sudbury Historical Commission invites you to ‘walk the red carpet’ this holiday season at their Annual Holiday Open House at the Historic Hosmer House in Sudbury Center. More →

Hosmer House – Sudbury Old Time Fair

Published September 1, 2015 | Historical Commission | Automatically Archived on 9/13/2015

The Hosmer House will be celebrating the Sudbury Old Time Fair with several exciting events. Tours of the House will be given from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 12th. More →

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The Sudbury 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 Sudbury Historical Commission is also responsible for administering the demolition delay bylaw passed by the Town of Sudbury in 2004 which enables the Sudbury 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 Board of Selectmen.

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