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Genealogy and Historical Research

Posted by on Sep 14, 2013 in | 0 comments

Our wonderful volunteers are happy to help you do some family research.  While we wish we could assist all out-of-town genealogy researchers free of charge, we are a small organization with limited resources and must rely upon volunteers for most of our genealogy searches.  Please fill out an online Research Request form by clicking on the tab below and we will contact you to follow up. Research Request Form In an attempt to meet the needs of as many people as possible, we have instituted the following policy. In Our Own Archive We will research material, photocopy, and mail it to you or...

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Summer of Woman Suffrage! Week 2

Posted by on Jul 19, 2020 in Featured slider, Online Exhibits | Comments Off on Summer of Woman Suffrage! Week 2

Summer of Woman Suffrage!  Week 2

This week we will learn more about Berkshire County’s most famous suffragist, Susan B. Anthony.

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Woman Suffrage – A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment – Williamstown and Beyond

Posted by on Jul 8, 2020 in | Comments Off on Woman Suffrage – A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment – Williamstown and Beyond

Woman Suffrage – A Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment – Williamstown and Beyond

It’s the start of the museum’s Summer of Woman Suffrage! This week we will learn about the first woman to cast a vote in the 1920 national election.

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Volunteer

Posted by on Sep 25, 2013 in | 0 comments

Do you enjoy history?  Do you have a passion, or even an interest in genealogy?  The Williamstown Historical Museum counts on volunteers to keep our doors open to the public, and to do the various tasks that need to be done each week.  You might find yourself working with adults or children.  We have jobs for all skill levels.  Please contact us and volunteer your time to help us help our community! Volunteering at the Williamstown Historical Museum is a great way to learn about the town and gain a deeper understanding of local history and its importance.  We have a number of volunteer...

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Volunteer

Posted by on Sep 14, 2013 in | 0 comments

The Williamstown Historical Museum welcomes volunteers! We invite all members of the community to give back by serving as museum greeters so we may keep our doors open for visitors throughout the year.  Williamstown Historical Museum greeters are the key to the museum’s smooth functioning as a cultural anchor in the southern end of town, and our volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization.  As WHM greeters, our volunteers provide a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors and help us to keep our doors open to all for free.  No experience is necessary to serve as a greeter....

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