Research Index for the History of Wilmington, MA

A collection of reference material pertaining to the people, places, and events of the town, focusing on the pre-1900 time period.

Topically Organized Resources and Writing

This project seeks to organize and collect as a cultural and genealogical resource the host of stories, photographs, and links to existing reference material, and to help preserve the knowledge base supporting the life and times of early residents of Wilmington, MA.

Biological sketches and a catalog of the families who chose to establish, build, and strengthen the community. 

List and links to descriptions of historic homes, land features, and other places of significance in Wilmington, Massachusetts. 


Brief outline of the notable events in the course of Wilmington's history.

Description of various groups, organizations, or clubs from historic Wilmington.


Charting the occupations and essays on the 8 primary industries here pre-1900.  Views of what life was like, the structure of town, and historical perspectives on its organization.

Resource material available for learning more about the town's history. Biographical, geographical, and historical references categorized and linked.


Town Museum Curator Cienna Lyon assembles Revolving temporary exhibits for viewing and is custodian of artifacts at the Town Museum.

Community members periodically seek information about specific Wilmington history topics, which leads to a research summary report.  Recent reports are filed here, and cross-referenced at the appropriate people/places index.


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Questions?

Contact jjackson@wilmingtonma.gov to submit information, report edits, request new research topics, or ask questions about this research project