The primary focus of the Scituate Historical Society is to educate the public about the history of the town and the broader themes of American and international history as they affected the local community. The Society accomplishes these goals through two separate lecture series, the publication and sale of new titles on local themes, the operation of a historical and genealogical library, in-class visits by our experts, and guided tours of our many sites. To inquire about any education program, contact director@scituatehistoricalsociety.org.

Visiting Our Sites

The Society prides itself on its educational flexibility. With ten historic sites, most of which pertain to widely different themes, the volunteers and staff of the Society work with teachers, tour directors, camp leaders and more to fit the Society’s educational assets to the needs of the visiting groups.

For instance, several school groups today take advantage of the proximity of Scituate Lighthouse and the Scituate Maritime & Irish Mossing Museum for a full day of maritime history learning. Others have chosen to visit both the Cudworth and Mann Houses in one session, seeing both the “haves” and “have nots” of the 19th century.

The Society can accommodate groups ranging in size from ten to thirty people at a time, but more can be accommodated with the help of added teachers, chaperones, and parents. Our rates are very fair, and every dollar goes to further our educational and historic preservation missions.

As our sites are currently in varying states of renovation and repair, all ideas should be discussed with the education staff.

Bringing the Society to You

The Scituate Historical Society is also proud to visit classrooms before, after, or in lieu of a visit to our sites. We can bring imagery and artifacts directly to the classroom to enhance any learning experience. Contact us to find out what it is that we can do for you.