The goals of the Shirley Historical Society are to preserve books, photos, papers, stories, and artifacts relating to the people, places, and history of Shirley, Massachusetts. The Society also works to educate the public regarding historic matters, and seeks to encourage preservation of historic sites within the town.
Shirley Historical Society Museum
at the Lucy Longley Memorial Building
For weekly announcements and illustrated posts about Shirley history, please follow the Shirley Historical Society facebook page. Click Here for the link.
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To go on a tour of the Shirley Shaker Village or to schedule a private Historic Pub Crawl, or to see a list of upcoming Shirley Events Go Here
In order to maintain our building, collections, and programs, your monetary DONATIONS are always welcomed, appreciated, and tax deductible.
Please consider remembering the Shirley Historical Society in your bequests.
Go to this link for details on Planned Giving.
Museum Displays for 2021
Several displays will overlap in time, depending on how much space they take. Phone ahead of your visit to find out what is current.
January – Who has the Right to Vote, featuring memorabilia from Shirley’s Suffragist – Hazel MacKaye
February – Town Weights and Measures
March – Nonacoicus – The part of the town of Shirley that became part of the town of Ayer. Besides viewing the exhibit, you may also watch a videotaped explanation of the history of Nonacoicus and its development.
June – Our Civil War Monument and Corporal William Jubb
July – Shirley Photos Fundraiser
