Historical Commission

Overview

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission is a seven member board that works to preserve, promote and develop the town’s historical assets for present and future use. The commission oversees the operations of the Historical Museum House and the Library’s History Room.

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Historical Commission is to acquire, organize, preserve and maintain material assets of interest that pertain to the history of East Longmeadow, to make these assets accessible to the public and promote historical awareness within the community.

To research, record and recommend places of historical value and interest; advise and assist on historical preservation issues; and seek to change or create legislation to better protect our historical resources.

Meetings

2nd Monday from September to June at 6:00 pm, held in The Little Red School House on School St.

HISTORICAL COMMISSION BOARD: Seven Commissioners Appointed by Town Manager

Commissioners
Tom Behan, Chair 2023
Bruce Moore, Vice Chair 2024
Andrea Driscoll, Secretary 2025
Ken Hancock, Treasurer 2025
John Makara, CPC Rep 2024
George Kingston 2024
VACANT 2023
John Fitzpatrick, Associate 2023 apptd. by TM Joyce Kent, Associate HC appointee Friends: Sherry McKeon Kathy Sheehan Scott Moore Peter Bradley

Historical Museum House

Location

87 Maple Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Contact

(413) 525-3425 (leave message only)

Open for Tours

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm every 3rd Saturday from September to June, weather permitting, or by appointment.

Historical Museum House Page

Local History Room

A gift from Mr. & Mrs. S. Prestley Blake

Location

East Longmeadow Public Library - 2nd floor

Hours

To schedule a time to visit the Museum or the Local History Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Library, please call: Bruce Moore 413-525-3072 to make an appointment.