Wellesley Historical Society
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Community
Location
229 WASHINGTON STWELLESLEY, MA 02481 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wellesley Historical Society is to serve as the historical resource center for the town of Wellesley;
to provide educational programs; to collect, interpret, and display materials pertaining to the history of the town and its people;
to inspire public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and culture.
Description
The Wellesley Historical Society was founded in 1925 and incorporated in 1965. It resided in a number of locations,
including the Town Hall and Wellesley Hills Branch Library, until 1975 when the 1824 Dadmun-McNamara House
was moved to its current location, a gift of the McNamara Family.
The Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded entirely by annual membership dues, annual appeals,
fund-raising events, and grants. The Society receives no funds from the tax rolls of Wellesley.