The Historical Society Museum is open Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when major exhibits are on display (typically May to December); during special programs and events; and by appointment.
It is located in the Whately Town Hall at 194 Chestnut Plain Road in Whately.
Past Exhibits
What’s For Dinner? – A History Of Food In Whately. 2025
This exhibit explored foods and table settings from 1775 to 1975 in 50-year increments, using archaeological evidence, journals, recipes, and cookbooks, newspapers, advertising, and the objects that made food preparation and cooking possible.
Family Exhibits - 2025
The Skroski family of East Whately
The Scott family of North Street
A Fresh Look – Whately Stoneware and Redware
Summer and Fall 2021
This exhibit showcased the work of 22 19th-century master potters. The Historical Society’s collection of over 80 redware and stoneware jugs, jars, crocks, teapots, bricks and drainage pipes, many hand-decorated with stylized cobalt blue imagery, was complemented by loans of never-before-exhibited works from six local private collections. In addition, visitors may examine broken pieces of pottery (shards) excavated in and around Whately that illustrate the techniques used by the potters.
With thanks to the Whately Cultural Council.
Offering Materials to WHS
Don’t throw away those old farm implements and tools, photographs, diaries, letters, or outfits. The Historical Society is always looking for items that illustrate Whately’s past and complement our current holdings.
Call or email info@whatelyhistorical.org for an appointment. Our archivist and curator will review all offers to decide if they’re a good fit for the collection.