2026 Massachusetts House History Talks
Want to learn the true story of your house—who lived there, when it was built, and how it changed over time?
In 2026, I’ll be presenting house history talks across Massachusetts at libraries and community organizations statewide. These programs are practical and beginner-friendly. You’ll leave knowing exactly where to start, which records to look for, and how to build a clear timeline for your home.
Tip: Bring your address (and approximate build year, if you know it). If you have specific questions, bring those too.
I’ve presented 100+ house history programs—and this Massachusetts tour is designed to help you start immediately.
What you’ll learn
In this talk, I’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to researching house history, including:
- How to locate deeds and build a chain of title
- How to use maps, directories, and tax records to date changes
- How to identify past owners and occupants (and what to do when names don’t match addresses)
- Where to find the best local resources for your town
- Common “gotchas” that slow people down—and how to avoid them
How to attend
- Find your town in the schedule below.
- Click the venue link for details and registration (if required).
- Add the date to your calendar and come with your questions.
If registration is required, it will be listed on the venue’s event page on the venue’s event page.
2026 talk schedule (Massachusetts)
Listed in date order.
Monday, January 5, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Acushnet Public Library (Acushnet, MA)
Thursday, January 15, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Dighton Public Library (Dighton, MA)
Monday, January 26, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, MA)
Snow date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 — 3:00 PM
Thursday, February 5, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Bellingham Historical Commission (in partnership with Bellingham Public Library) (Bellingham, MA)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Groton Public Library (Groton, MA)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Morse Institute Library (Natick, MA)
Saturday, February 28, 2026 — 1:00 PM
Bourne Public Library (Bourne, MA)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Jacob Edwards Library (Southbridge, MA)
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Middleborough Public Library (Middleborough, MA)
Saturday, March 28, 2026 — 1:00 PM
New Bedford Public Library – Main Branch (New Bedford, MA)
Thursday, April 9, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Lincoln Public Library (Lincoln, MA)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Maynard Public Library (Maynard, MA)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 — 2:00 PM
Falmouth Public Library (Falmouth, MA) — 300 Main Street
Monday, May 4, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Somerset Public Library (Somerset, MA)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Thayer Public Library (Braintree, MA)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Forbush Memorial Library (Westminster, MA)
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — 6:00 PM
New Bedford Public Library – Wilks Branch (New Bedford, MA)
Monday, June 8, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Agawam Public Library / Agawam Historical Association (Agawam, MA)
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 10:30 AM
Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester, MA)
Thursday, September 24, 2026 — 6:30 PM
Milton Public Library (Milton, MA)
Thursday, October 8, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Morrill Memorial Library (Norwood, MA)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 — 12:30 PM
Greenfield Public Library (Greenfield, MA)
Saturday, November 7, 2026 — 10:00 AM
Westport Historical Society (Westport, MA)
Can’t make a 2026 date?
If you don’t see a location near you, check the Appearances page, which will be updated as new talks are scheduled. If you’d like to host a program at your library, historical society, or community group, please reach out through the Contact page.
In the meantime, explore the Massachusetts House History Guides. If your town isn’t listed yet, leave a comment on the guides page—those requests help me prioritize which guides to publish next.
Massachusetts House History Guides
