Historical Museums & Monuments
Sojourner Truth Memorial | Florence
Photo by Lynne Graves
Did you know that U.S. President Calvin Coolidge lived and retired in Northampton?
Like that tidbit? There's more where that came from, because Hampshire County is one historic place.
Western Massachusetts grew up well before the Revolutionary War, with settlements along the Connecticut River dating back to the 1600s. Happily, many institutions in Hampshire County preserve the area’s history – from our Native American heritage and early settlers, to our industrial heydays and literary legacy. We’re brimming with museums, monuments, and walking tours that will take you back to our storied past. For example, did you know that Sojourner Truth also lived here? See, you’ve got a lot to learn. (There will not be an exam after your visit!)