Benjamin Lincoln House Tours
Old Ordinary Tours
Walking Tours
The Hingham History Tour Cart
Lecture Series
Revisiting the American Revolution
Benjamin Lincoln House Tours
Lecture Series
Revisiting the American Revolution
The Hingham History Tour Cart
Old Ordinary Tours
Walking Tours
Hingham Historical Society
The Hingham Historical Society, founded in 1914, is a member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting the history of the town of Hingham, Massachusetts. We offer educational programs, exhibits, and year-round activities for families, students, and all those who seek to gain a deeper appreciation of our community’s and our nation’s history.
The Hingham Historical Society is a non-profit membership corporation. All of our activities and the continued operation of the Society depend on the support of its members. Become a Member today and enjoy the benefits of membership, including admission to our properties, early ticketing options for our most popular events, and a discount in the Museum Shop.
Heritage Museum and Visitor Center at Old Derby
Visit the Heritage Museum to begin learning about Hingham’s rich history. Serving as headquarters for the Society, the Museum features the Visitors Center and Museum Shop on the first floor, exhibit space including the Kelly Gallery on the second floor and Society Archives and the Gillis Reading Room on the third floor. Whether you are interested in genealogical research on Hingham families, information on historic homes and buildings or up-to-date information on all that Hingham has to offer- both old and new – the Heritage Museum and Visitors Center is staffed by knowledgeable Historical Society staff and volunteers and is open to serve you year-round.
The Hingham Heritage Visitor Center should be your first stop in exploring everything Hingham has to offer. We’ll point you in the right direction – no matter where (or when) you want to go.
The Old Ordinary Campus: 1686 House, Annex, Old Fort & Olmsted Garden
The Old Ordinary is a remarkable example of early American architectural and cultural history, built on the main road from Boston for stagecoach travelers to stop “for an ordinary meal” and a drink in the taproom. A home and family business, the Ordinary served local travelers for over 150 years as a meeting place to exchange news, celebrate events, see friends and sample the latest batch of cider. In addition to the 1686 House Museum, the property includes the Olmsted Garden, the Old Fort and the Arts and Crafts Annex. Open for tours and special events year-round.
The Major General Benjamin Lincoln House: A National Historic Landmark
Located at 181 North Street in downtown Hingham – just across the street from the Old Ordinary campus, the Major General Benjamin Lincoln House is one of Hingham’s two National Historic Landmarks – the other being the Old Ship Meetinghouse.
Named for Hingham’s Revolutionary War Hero, the Lincoln the home was acquired by the Hingham Historical Society in 2020 from the Lincoln Family and private tours may be booked by emailing director@hinghamhistorical.org.