November 23, 2025

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Articles for tag: Chelsea Area Historical Society

Early Concert Bands in the Chelsea Area

Early Concert Bands in the Chelsea Area

Photo: This photo of the Whately, MA, Coronet Band offers an example of what a late 19th-century cornet band looked like. These all-brass wind ensembles were a popular feature of American and British community life, performing at public events and gatherings. Before the age of recorded music, cornet bands like this one were a primary ...

STN Staff

Chelsea History Museum Walks Back to Era of Taverns, Pubs, and Prohibition

Chelsea History Museum Walks Back to Era of Taverns, Pubs, and Prohibition

This summer the Chelsea Area Historical Society unpacks both the famous and infamous in their inaugural walking tour, “Boozy History of Chelsea: Saloons, Pubs & Bars,” on June 14 and 21. Tour leaders Jasen King and Mary Keaton are excited about the museum’s “pub crawl.” Working with former board member Cary Church, they found a ...

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Chelsea Historical Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Chelsea Historical Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On December 9, the 50th anniversary of the Chelsea Area Historical Society founding was held at the Train Depot with 80 members attending. They celebrated with a gourmet spread, drinks, and music. It was a fitting celebration for CAHS that begins the next 50 years with new programs highlighting Chelsea people, places, and notable events. ...

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