Ashby Historical Society

Category: Events

  • Looking Ahead

    April-May, 2025. Open an exhibit of Ashby’s agricultural history in the Grange Hall. This will be a chance to see some of our agricultural pieces that have been in storage for many years because they are too large to display at the Old Engine House.

    June 17, 2025. The 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The Ashby Militia was in the thick of the battle and lost 2 men that day. We are looking for ideas to honor the Ashby men who participated. Often overlooked are the women who managed home and farm during the spring and summer of 1775 while the militia was laying siege to Boston.

    June 21, 2025. Ashby Fest offers something for everyone with a fun-filled day of activities, entertainment, food, and more.  AHS will be there with fried dough.

  • Annual Meeting

    The Annual Meeting program is Metal Detecting for Artifacts presented by Bill Taylor. Bill has spent a number of years metal detecting for antique artifacts. He’ll discuss where to increase your chances of finding interesting artifacts in Ashby such as antique buttons, flatware, and other usual and unusual items from days gone by. October 24th at 7 pm in the Congregational Church, lower level. There will be a short business meeting followed by the presentation.

  • Band Concert on the Common

    July 24th we will be manning the grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks at the Ashby Band Concert. Enjoy the Concert on the Common every Wednesday beginning July 10th! Food service begins at 5:30 pm and the Concert at 7:00 pm.

  • Annual Pie Sale 2024

    Calling all Pie Bakers! The Ashby Historical Society is seeking volunteers for our Annual Fourth of July Pie Sale. We need 8 to 10 generous bakers to contribute a homemade 9-inch Apple, Blueberry, or Strawberry Rhubarb pie. If you can help, please call Nancy at 978-386-5562 by Tuesday, June 18th. Pies should be dropped off at the Old Engine House on Saturday, June 29th between 9 and 10 AM. Your support is greatly appreciated, whether by baking or purchasing a pie!

  • Yard Sale Donations

    Accepting Donations Until June 2nd.

    Donations needed for AHS yard sale. Do you have clutter? Are you laden with items you longer need? Antique, vintage, retro, used, old-timey stuff? Donate to AHS for our table during the Town Wide Yard Sale on June 3rd. Drop off or we will pick up.

    Call 386-5304 to make arrangements. All proceeds go to Ashby Historical Society. Sorry, we don’t accept books, furniture or clothes.

    This has been a good fund raiser for AHS thanks you everyone who donated. Consider donating a few items today.