On a cold snowy evening, locals gathered on the town green at the 1753 House for the annual Carol Sing. A tradition invoking times long ago, along with the warmth of the fire and wassail.
Welcome to the Williamstown Historical Museum!
Please take a moment to explore our website to learn about the museum, the town, and the many exciting history projects our community is working on.
The Williamstown Historical Museum is committed to the collecting and sharing of stories and artifacts of all residents of our community from across the centuries.
Looking for Help with Research?
We welcome research inquiries and have many resources on site for genealogical and historical research. Drop us a line using the form below, give us a call, or email us and we will be happy to assist you. The vast majority of our collection is accessible to the public via the online access.
Visit our Online Collection!
We invite you to view selections from our collection online! Our searchable image catalog contains select images of photographs, museum objects and archive items related to Williamstown’s history. read more …The digital database is a catalog of a portion of the materials at the museum and new records and images are added frequently.
Click on the link below to search for and view items in our catalog:
Fall Harvest Fair
view our community celebration
Click on the “Watch on YouTube” link below to get a review of our 2024 Harvest Fair