may, 2018
Grade 5 School Tours of the Old OrdinaryA Time-Honored Treat for Hingham Grade-Schoolers
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May 28 and June 15. Several hundred visitors, including students, teachers, and chaperones from East School, Plymouth River School, Foster School, South School, and Derby Academy visit the Old Ordinary to learn about life in colonial Hingham from our volunteer guides and demonstrators.
Month Long Event (may)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
Mailing address: P.O. Box 434, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 781-749-7721
info@hinghamhistorical.org
Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Old Ordinary House Museum
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Museum Shop
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Phone: 781-749-1288
april 2018
"Buckets, Boxes, and Toys," our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor
“Buckets, Boxes, and Toys,” our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor ballroom.
In 1818, one out of every three men in Hingham was engaged in the woodenware industry. Hingham craftsmen made buckets, tubs, pails, and wooden boxes which made their way throughout New England and beyond, earning the town the nickname, “Bucket Town.” In the mid- to late 19th century, the Hingham craftsmen started turning out wooden toys, including elaborately detailed miniature furniture which, like the buckets and boxes, were distributed nationwide. Our exhibit includes dozens of examples of Hingham woodenware from our collection, associated artifacts, documents, and images, as well as interactive displays. For more information, call 781-749-7721
Year Around Event (2017)
Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Kids' Corner, our series of preschool story hours at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy, continues on Friday, April 20th,
Kids’ Corner, our series of preschool story hours at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy, continues on Friday, April 20th, 2018 at 10:30am. This week’s book is “The Quilt Story” by Tony Johnston with illustrations by Tomie dePaola. The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the front door of 34 Main Street. Do you have a special blanket? Bring it with you to hear the story of pioneer girl Abigail and her beloved patchwork quilt.
And mark your calendars: Kids’ Corner meets at Old Derby Academy on the the first and third Fridays of each month.
(Friday) 10:30 am
Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
25apr6:00 pmOur 106th Annual MeetingDinner, Elections, and a Panel Discussion
Our Society's Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in the ballroom of the newly renovated Hingham Heritage Museum
Our Society’s Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in the ballroom of the newly renovated Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy, starting with a social 1/2 hour (BYOB) at 6:00 p.m. After an enjoyable catered dinner, we will elect officers and directors, hear a report from our President, and learn who has won this year’s Judith Kimball and Bradford Sprout, Jr. awards. The program for the evening will be a lively panel discussion featuring collections staff and volunteers, moderated by NBC Boston investigative reporter (and Hingham resident) Ally Donnelly.
Tickets are $50 per person; for further details contact Virginia at 781-749-7721.
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Deirdre Anderson
may 2018
"Buckets, Boxes, and Toys," our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor
“Buckets, Boxes, and Toys,” our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor ballroom.
In 1818, one out of every three men in Hingham was engaged in the woodenware industry. Hingham craftsmen made buckets, tubs, pails, and wooden boxes which made their way throughout New England and beyond, earning the town the nickname, “Bucket Town.” In the mid- to late 19th century, the Hingham craftsmen started turning out wooden toys, including elaborately detailed miniature furniture which, like the buckets and boxes, were distributed nationwide. Our exhibit includes dozens of examples of Hingham woodenware from our collection, associated artifacts, documents, and images, as well as interactive displays. For more information, call 781-749-7721
Year Around Event (2017)
Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
19may12:00 pm- 3:00 pmTaste of Hingham. . . a Feast for the Senses
Taste of Hingham is a late spring tradition in Hingham Square, which is transformed into an outdoor festival, showcasing our local restaurants,
Taste of Hingham is a late spring tradition in Hingham Square, which is transformed into an outdoor festival, showcasing our local restaurants, food purveyors, merchants, artists, and performers.
Stop by our table, at the foot of Old Derby Academy’s stone stairs, and say hello. Enter our raffle and enjoy some lemonade!
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Susan Achille
Grade 5 School Tours of the Old OrdinaryA Time-Honored Treat for Hingham Grade-Schoolers
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May 28 and June 15. Several hundred visitors, including students, teachers, and chaperones from East School, Plymouth River School, Foster School, South School, and Derby Academy visit the Old Ordinary to learn about life in colonial Hingham from our volunteer guides and demonstrators.
Month Long Event (may)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
june 2018
"Buckets, Boxes, and Toys," our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor
“Buckets, Boxes, and Toys,” our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor ballroom.
In 1818, one out of every three men in Hingham was engaged in the woodenware industry. Hingham craftsmen made buckets, tubs, pails, and wooden boxes which made their way throughout New England and beyond, earning the town the nickname, “Bucket Town.” In the mid- to late 19th century, the Hingham craftsmen started turning out wooden toys, including elaborately detailed miniature furniture which, like the buckets and boxes, were distributed nationwide. Our exhibit includes dozens of examples of Hingham woodenware from our collection, associated artifacts, documents, and images, as well as interactive displays. For more information, call 781-749-7721
Year Around Event (2017)
Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Grade 5 School Tours of the Old OrdinaryA Time-Honored Treat for Hingham Grade-Schoolers
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May
The Old Ordinary kicks off its season each year with the Grade 5 School Tours, to be held this year between May 28 and June 15. Several hundred visitors, including students, teachers, and chaperones from East School, Plymouth River School, Foster School, South School, and Derby Academy visit the Old Ordinary to learn about life in colonial Hingham from our volunteer guides and demonstrators.
Month Long Event (may)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
Summer Tours of Old Ordinary 1688 House MuseumTours are offered Wed.-Sun., at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
The Old Ordinary opens for its 2018 summer season on June 12, 2018. Through the end of August, tours are offered
Private or group tours, offered for a fee, are available by appointment from May through November. Call 781-749-7721.)\
Month Long Event (june)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
25jun - 27All DayKids' Colonial DaysCrafts, Games, and an Historic Scavenger Hunt
Our own mini-day camp experience, Kids' Colonial Days, will take place on June 25 through 27 this year. This hands-on program introduces
Our own mini-day camp experience, Kids’ Colonial Days, will take place on June 25 through 27 this year. This hands-on program introduces kids entering 5th through 7th grade to early life in New England through old fashioned crafts, games, and a historic scavenger hunt. Highlights of the program include a tour of the historic Benjamin Lincoln House, which dates from 1660, and an ice cream party celebrating Thomas Jefferson’s favorite dessert. Home base is the Historical Society’s 1688 Old Ordinary house museum, where kids are exposed to historic artifacts and reproductions which give them a feel for local history. Places in are limited so it’s best to register early. Call 781-749-7721. Fee: $60/child for members, $75/child for non-members. Download a registration form here.
june 25 (Monday) - 27 (Wednesday)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
july 2018
"Buckets, Boxes, and Toys," our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor
“Buckets, Boxes, and Toys,” our inaugural exhibit at the Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby, continues on display in the second floor ballroom.
In 1818, one out of every three men in Hingham was engaged in the woodenware industry. Hingham craftsmen made buckets, tubs, pails, and wooden boxes which made their way throughout New England and beyond, earning the town the nickname, “Bucket Town.” In the mid- to late 19th century, the Hingham craftsmen started turning out wooden toys, including elaborately detailed miniature furniture which, like the buckets and boxes, were distributed nationwide. Our exhibit includes dozens of examples of Hingham woodenware from our collection, associated artifacts, documents, and images, as well as interactive displays. For more information, call 781-749-7721
Year Around Event (2017)
Hingham Heritage Museum at Old Derby Academy
34 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Summer Tours of Old Ordinary 1688 House MuseumTours are offered Wed.-Sun., at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.
The Old Ordinary opens for its 2018 summer season on June 12, 2018. Through the end of August, tours are offered
Private or group tours, offered for a fee, are available by appointment from May through November. Call 781-749-7721.)\
Month Long Event (june)
Old Ordinary
21 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA
The Coopers squaring off against the Derbys for Vintage Base Ball has become a popular part of Hingham’s Independence Day
The Coopers squaring off against the Derbys for Vintage Base Ball has become a popular part of Hingham’s Independence Day festivities. Games are played according to authentic 1880s rules (no gloves!), in period uniforms. This year’s game will be held on Sunday, July 1st, at 3 pm at Talbot Field, Derby Academy, 56 Burditt Road, Hingham. Suggestion donation: $5.
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Talbot Field
56 Burditt Ave., Hingham, MA 02043
