Russell's Geologics

The Barre Historical Society is a local organization situated in the heart of rural central Massachusetts, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's rich history. With three buildings, including an 1836 Greek Revival Main Building and a Museum housing a fully conserved 1859 Concord Coach, the society showcases a diverse collection of artifacts and provides a space for meetings and events. Join the Barre Historical Society for their annual Christmas Party, exclusively for members and their guests, featuring a historic home tour on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. For more information and to reserve tickets, contact the society via email. Generated from the website

The first public library for the town of Barre was founded as a gift from Samuel Gates in 1857, but there was no building in which it could be housed. Quarters were shared with the Post Office until Barre Library Association raised the funds needed to build a library. This was made a reality through a generous gift by a former Barre native, Henry Woods. Work was started in June 1886, and the library opened to the public on August 30, 1887 at 2: 00 p.m. From 2000 - 2001, the library underwent renovation and expansion and held a grand reopening on July 21, 2001. In early 2007, the library's Children's Room was rendered useless after a copious rainstorm flooded the lower level, but Sheriff Guy Glodis' work crew, under the direction of the redoubtable Officer David Whitney, worked to restore the Children's Room to a better-than-before condition which was celebrated with much delight on May 12, 2007 at a grand reopening party.