Celebrating 225 years of collecting, protecting, and sharing American history, life, and culture.
This print of a turtle is one of several color illustrations found in Gautier D'Agoty's Observations sur L'Histoire Naturelle, sur la Physique et sur la Peinture, a periodical published in Paris between 1752 and 1756. Learn more. 
Turning points described in eyewitness accounts and personal records, or commemorated by "dumb witnesses"--artifacts found in the Society's enormous collections.
Four centuries of iconic treasures, manuscripts, and artifacts are represented in this gallery of 225 items from the MHS collections. 
This 90-minute docent-led walk shares the richness of our history and collections as experienced in our public rooms. The tour is free, open to the public, with no need for reservations. 
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In the head-to-head tournament of 64 of our most fascinating items, Abigail Adams's "Remember the Ladies" letter is the winner. More»
Spanning 225 years (1791-2016), the MHS Timeline is a collection of important events and places in the history of the Society.
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Teachers and students across the country are invited to take part in MHS founder Jeremy Belknap’s adventures and see how far he travels.
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Four centuries of iconic treasures, manuscripts, and artifacts are represented in this gallery of 225 items from the MHS collections.
