Mission

It shall be the purpose of this Society to stimulate interest in the history of the town of Hanson, Mass. by the collection, preservation and study of manuscripts, books, pictures, furniture and all other objects of historic value which shall be acquired by gift or purchase; to provide a suitable repository for such objects and records; to mark historic sites; to cooperate with other neighboring groups and perform such acts as may from time to time seem advisable to promote the aims of this society; to institute a definite program to acquaint younger members of the community with our local history and to encourage them to take an active part in the Society.