Dear Members and Friends,

Now that winter is full swing,   we currently have two programs scheduled early in 2026.  Our next event will be on February 8th in celebration of Black History Month as we cordially invite you to be present at our special program,  a concert by Lancaster native and talented soprano Dr. Lanu Stoddard highlighting New England’s Role in the struggle for Black Emancipation and Freedom through both word and song. 

Our next program . . .

Featured Video – “The Second Great Awakening: Religious Revivals in Early 19th Century New England”

CLICK HERE for the video.

The winner was announced December for the Fund Raising Quilt Raffle

The Lancaster Historical Society (LHS)  is pleased to announce the winner of our recently conducted Phyllis Farnsworth “Quilt Raffle”!  Chief Everett L. Moody, of the Lancaster Police Department, drew the winning ticket on December 1, 2025.  Congratulations to Suzanne Turcotte of Lancaster! Pictured here are Chief Moody and LHS Treasurer Linnea Lakin Survey who managed the event.   We extend a big thank you to all who participated in this successful fundraising effort.

The beautiful quilt made by Phyllis Farnsworth (1925-2012) of Lancaster was given to us by her good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Roy for this fundraiser. Click here to buy your tickets to become the next owner of this very special heirloom quality treasure!

Join or Review Online

Again, If you wish to renew or join  as a member, please go to our application page. When the page comes up, click on JOIN/RENEW ONLINE at the top of the page. You can complete your transaction there.   Or, you can send a completed application by way of the USPS with a check payable to the Lancaster Historical Society Box 244, Lancaster, MA 01523.  An printable/mailable application form is available here under JOIN/RENEW.

Make no mistake, your support is critical at this point in time. Whatever you can contribute in the way of memberships or donations will help us not only survive, but thrive!  No amount is too small or too large. 

“Mothertown” Lancaster is very rich in history.  To best fulfill or mission to preserve and educate, we still need to find a new permanent home similar to those enjoyed by many of our “Daughter Towns”.   If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns, just let us know. Thank you so much!

Best regards on behalf of the LHS Executive Board,

Heather L. Lennon, LHS President                 

Thanks so very much.

Heather Lennon, President
Joan Richards, Secretary
Linnea Servey, Treasurer
Ann Fuller, Member at Large