Visit

Welcome to Manchester-by-the-Sea!

In the heart of it all is the town Common, with the beautiful 1809 meeting house and the historic Seaside One firehouse (1832 hand-tub and 1900 steamer). Nearby stands the 1823 Abigail Hooper Trask house, home to our History Center and formerly the residence of the only unmarried woman in Massachusetts to build her own business and her own house.

Come time-travel to Manchester to meet Abigail and other interesting characters from the town’s surprising past—we’re bringing history to life in the 21st century!

Directions

We are located in the heart of Manchester-by-the-Sea at

10 Union Street

Park on-street or in the parking lot behind the 1809 Meeting House,

OR come by train—Commuter Rail on the Boston-Rockport line (Manchester depot 2.5 blocks from museum).

Hours

Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 - 3

Sundays 1 - 4

Books and ornaments for sale,

group rates and event rentals of premises

Archives accessible by appointment, archives@manchesterhistoricalmuseum.org

Entrance from courtyard, right side of building

Closed most holidays.

Please call 978-526-7230

TRASK HOUSE ASSEMBLY HALL WILL BE OPEN FEBRUARY 19 TO FEBRUARY 25 FOR POP-UP ART SHOW AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

SUN., FEB 19, OPENING RECEPTION: 2 P. M. TO 6 P. M.

MON., FEB. 20, TO SAT., FEB 25: 10 A. M. TO 3 P. M.

Upcoming Events

Pop-Up Art Show

Opening Reception on Sunday, February 19, 2 P. M. to 6 P. M.

Open every day from February 19 to February 25 (Open 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. on Feb. 20 to Feb. 25)

Location: Trask House Assembly Hall, 10 Union St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, Mass.

Come and see this special art exhibition hosted by local plein air painter Mike Storella. The show will host former Central Street Gallery artists of Manchester-by-the-Sea with plein air painters of local scenes and Cape Ann. About fifty to sixty paintings will be available for viewing and sale in the M. H. M.'s assembly hall. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the museum.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC!

For more information, please email Mike Storella at michaelstorella@icloud.com.

Bicentennial Lecture by M. H. M. Director Robert Booth

Held on the Third Wednesday of the Month

No lecture in February; next lecture scheduled for March 15 at 7 P. M.

Topic: Indigenous Presence in Manchester

Location T. B. A.