Coming in the fall:

Come back to school! The opening at the Wakefield History museum at the West Ward School. Sunday, September 19th. More details to be announced.

Twilight Tour of the Old Burying Ground, coming in October.

About our Museum: Our Museum has moved and we are preparing it for our opening day in September! Open hours will be announced after opening day. In the meantime, email us if you need access to the Museum or collections.

Wakefield Historical Society NEWS

The Wakefield Historical Society recently received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to aid in the preservation of a historic painting.

On Pond Lane is attributed to listed artist Henry Cheever Pratt, whose work is also on display at the Peabody Essex Museum and the Boston Athenaeum. The painting, above, shows Lake Quannapowitt and lakeside circa 1870.

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