About the Belmont Historical Society
The Belmont Historical Society is a gathering of people in Belmont, Massachusetts, whose mission it is to preserve the history of Belmont, and to present it to its citizens.
The Society was founded in 1930 and today maintains the twofold purpose of preservation and presentation. To accomplish this mandate we archive photographs, artwork, documents, books, and memorabilia, which represent the history of the town and its residents and we encourage you to participate by donating your own "bits of nostalgia" future generation to enjoy. Additionally the Society offers various programs and lectures that are attended by school groups, civic organizations, town committees, and the general public which are designed to both educate and entertain.
Today our current membership includes 350 households who look forward to receiving our quarterly newsletter written for the past 35 years by Town Historian Richard Betts! The Belmont Historical Society is governed by a board of Officers and Directors who meet on a monthly basis to discuss and develop new initiatives, which may assist in promoting the unique history of this town and its residents. For more information about our upcoming programs or how you can become involved, please do not hesitate to contact us.
About the Wellington Hill Station
This postcard shows the former Wellington Hill Railroad Station. Built in the 1840's this octagonal building was originally a school but in 1851 it was purchased by the railroad who used it as a depot at the Wellington Hill stop on the Fitchburg Line. Made obsolete by the construction of a larger station it was repurchased by Samuel O. Mead and returned to his estate. The building was deeded to the Belmont Historical Society in 1974 whose ambition it was to restore and relocate the historic landmark so that the public could enjoy it. In 1980 it was moved to its current address at 2 Common Street as a lasting example of the on going mission of the Historical Society whose purpose remains preservation and presentation.
If you have lived here a day or a decade you are a part of Belmont's history