WEYMOUTH – As the town continues the commemoration of its 400th year, the Weymouth Historical Commission and Weymouth Public Libraries will hold a lecture series on local history this fall. All events ...

The Weymouth History Lecture Series, which began last fall, will feature three talks this spring — starting with a May 12 discussion of the preservation and restoration of the Abigail Adams Birthplace ...

"Weymouth History", written by Ted Clarke, is to be made available to the public on Weymouth Day, this Saturday, Oct. 1. Weymouth, the second oldest settlement in Massachusetts, has had a fair number ...

A month before his 29th birthday, Alfred T. Langevin enlisted in the U.S. Army. The year was 1944. To read the latest story, click here. The grocery store manager from Weymouth would be among the more ...

WEYMOUTH – Local author Mark Schneider said life in Weymouth was “quite peaceful for a long time" after the first settlers arrived in 1622. “Weymouth never really developed a social class ...

These old pictures along with more recent images play some part in telling the history of this hugely popular spot for many. Fishing off the Stone Pier Picture courtesy of Sue Hog ...

These five forgotten pubs of Weymouth feature in a new book by an inn enthusiast. Author Mick Davis has written Booze, Brawls and Bawds - A Social History of Weymouth Inns telling the social history ...

WEYMOUTH – Nancy Donnelly carefully removed the white cloth covering the memorial for her father, Midshipman Elmer C. Donnelly, at King Oak Hill Park in Weymouth on Saturday, May 28. The memorial ...

You are in: Dorset > History > Local History > George III - Weymouth's hidden evidence Osmington's White Horse A Weymouth historian has unearthed evidence that shakes up the traditional view of George ...

English merchant Thomas Weston is generally considered the founder of Weymouth when he and some colonists established the Wessagusset colony on Hunt’s Hill near King's Cove Park in 1622. Weston ...

WEYMOUTH — One year after opening the doors to the new Tufts Library, residents and staff will gather for a "first birthday" celebration on Saturday, Oct. 2. The celebration will have activities for ...