What’s the Story of Your Chelmsford House? Find Out in 10 Steps (Free Online Program)
10 Steps to Researching the History of Your House in Chelmsford
A free online program with Marian Pierre-Louis, The Northeast House Historian
Curious about who lived in your house before you? Want to know when it was built, how it changed over time, or what was happening in Chelmsford when your neighborhood took shape?
Join Marian Pierre-Louis, The Northeast House Historian, for a live online talk that will walk you through 10 practical steps for researching the history of your house.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Format: Virtual program via Zoom
Sponsor: Chelmsford (MA) Public Library
Cost: Free (registration required)
During this presentation, you’ll learn how to:
- Use deeds, maps, and tax records to trace the story of your home
- Find old photos and newspaper mentions of Chelmsford houses
- Discover maps that show your house through the years
- Spot clues inside your house that reveal its age and changes
- Turn scattered records into a step-by-step story of your house and the people who lived there
Apply these techniques to homes throughout Middlesex County and Massachusetts.
Marian will use a real Chelmsford house as a case study, showing step-by-step how she uncovered its story. Even if your home isn’t historic (yet!), you’ll come away with practical tools you can use right away.
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Please sign up through the Chelmsford Public Library’s events calendar.
👉 Want to get a head start?
Explore the Chelmsford House History Research Guide to see recommended local resources and archives.
