Founded 1986
The Chicopee Historical Society's mission has been to aid residents in the rediscovery and preservation of their history in the City of Chicopee, Massachusetts. In pursuit of that mission, the Society organizes programs for all ages and aids in local research through our docents and archives.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 20, 2024 - 6:30 PM - Film Screening: Schlitz Playhouse: "Cowboy 57"
Chicopee Public Library (map)
Follow a day in the life of a B-52 bomber crew living in Chicopee, as the crew's pilot hopes to return from a routine mission and watch his daughter's recital.
The Spring 2025 Season
As we finalize our Fall slate of programs, we will update our Events listings. Subscribe to our newsletter to be in the know!
Chicopee Historical Society in the News
NEPM: Blueberries Accents on Record
Jul. 11, 2023 - The Fabulous 413's Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith interview CHS member Wren Wood about studying period accurate languages in Chicopee.
22News: CHS chronicles maple syrup's past in New England
Mar. 29, 2023 - Chicopee Historical Society kicks off its 2023 event season. 22News speaks with former CHS President Dennis Picard about this tradition.
The Reminder:
CHS spotlights Post Office Mural in Chicopee Falls
Apr. 27, 2022 - Chicopee Historical Society resumes its 2022 event season with a lecture on the New Deal-era mural in the Chicopee Falls
Post Office.
NEPM's Connecting Point speaks with Vice-Pres. Lynch
May 2, 2019 -
NEPM's Dave Fraser interviews VP Jacqueline T. Lynch on 19th-century mills' role in regional identity and how industries recruited immigrants and local women.
Become a volunteer
The Society seeks volunteers with ideas for programs, with community organizing experience, or who just care a lot about Chicopee and their history.
