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  The Cohasset Historical Society has been collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and educating the public about Cohasset’s history since 1928.

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Asking our audience for some help! Does anyone recall these performers? This music group performed at the South Shore Music Theater quite some time ago. Comment below!!
History Sweep 2024! Cohasset High School’s freshman class stepped back in time this past Friday, visiting some of our town’s most treasured historic sites. From the Maritime Museum to the Captain John Wilson House, the newly planted per
👻 Ghostly Encounters in Cohasset 👻 Step into the eerie history of Cohasset with Pat Martin, a seasoned paranormal investigator, at the Maritime Museum on Thursday, October 24th at 7 PM. Pat has been uncovering the hidden spirits of Cohasset since
Help Us Celebrate 100 Years of Cohasset History! In preparation for the Cohasset Historical Society’s 100th Anniversary in 2028, we’re seeking donations of men and women’s clothing from 2000-2020 to complete our costume and textile
We’ve been sharing some incredible photos of what might just be the long-lost anchor of the brig St. John, and we’re thrilled to announce that it’s now proudly displayed in front of the Cohasset Historical Society building. A huge
Exciting news! We’ve just raised what we believe to be the anchor of the brig St. John, an Irish immigrant ship that tragically sank off the coast of Massachusetts in 1849 during a violent storm. Many lives were lost, and the shipwreck remains
A huge thank you to everyone who made the Sea Shanty Shindig such a success! 🎶🌊 First, a special shout-out to the incredible Cohasset Historical Society team for your hard work and dedication—you made this event truly unforgettable. A heart
Shindig Sneak Peek – Friday, Sep 6th, 5-7:30 PM on Elm St. in Cohasset! Local Flavors Alert! We’ll have Nona’s Ice Cream Truck, The Launch Truck, and the Folk’n’ Food Truck serving up delicious eats. Plus, local Scouts
Happy National Dog Day from the Cohasset Historical Society! 🐾 In honor of our four-legged friends, we’re sharing a special selection from our toy collection—each piece featuring beloved dogs. These toys may not come with a lot of backg
#CollectionSpotlight: Today, we’re showcasing some incredible pieces from our collection that tell the story of Captain Francis L. Pratt (1818-1887) and his wife, Sarah (Stoddard) Pratt (1823-1874). These beautiful oval pendant portraits captu
🏅 As the Paris 2024 Olympics come to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a remarkable piece of Cohasset’s history. Back in 1896, Ellery Clark Sr., a proud Cohasset native, made his mark at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day at the Maritime Museum on July 27th at 10am with Joe Lebherz, a retired U.S. Coast Guard member and curator at the Maine Lighthouse Museum. Joe, whose previous talks have been a resounding success, will be your docen
We wanted to say a big thank you to State Representative Joan Meschino, along with her interns, who recently visited the Cohasset Maritime Museum. We were delighted to showcase our maritime heritage and appreciate Rep. Meschino’s support for lo
Step back in time with this beautiful painting by Frank H. Shapleigh! The Christopher James Farmhouse, now known as the Red Lion Inn, first welcomed travelers in 1721, making it one of the oldest inns in Massachusetts. Originally built in 1704, this