Wistariahurst Museum
Wistariahurst Museum
238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
ph: 413-322-5660
fax: 413-534-2344
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our collections
remember -- share -- inspire
Our vision at Wistariahurst is to collect the stories that weave together a community history. Though we have three collections housed in our archives, the Skinner Family Collection, the Holyoke Collection and a collection of textiles, we are constantly reminding our patrons to REMEMBER -- SHARE -- INSPIRE for the future. Through its collections, research, exhibits and programs, the museum is dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of the history and material culture of the William Skinner Family, members of the manufacturing elite, the working class who made that lifestyle possible and the Holyoke region where those people lived. Our goal as a museum is to encourage the public to encounter, enjoy and learn from the varied experiences and cultural expression of the people who gave the Holyoke area its distinct character.
Holyoke's Memory Book
Wistariahurst Museum is dedicated to encouraging our patrons to remember, share, preserve and inspire. Please take a moment to add your history to the history of Holyoke.The Skinner Family Collection
The Skinner Family collection includes maps, blueprints and architectural drawings of homes and other buildings owned by the Skinners as well as scrapbooks, photos, clothing and memorabilia of the family. It also contains products and ledgers from William Skinner & Sons Manufacturing.The Holyoke Collection
The Holyoke Collection includes photos, maps, blueprints and memorabilia of Holyoke and surrounding towns.The Textile Collection
Our textile collection includes wedding dresses made of Skinner silk and satin, costumes from the 1850s - 1950s, and samplers from around the world.Other Local Resources
There are a variety of other local resources to quench your thirst for Holyoke's history. Below are several links:
Holyoke Public Library History Room (at HCC)
Agawam Historical Association (Click on the Image Museum)
Webpages on Holyoke's history by local students and teachers:
Providence Hospital’s Acute Residential Treatment Program
Wistariahurst Museum
238 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
ph: 413-322-5660
fax: 413-534-2344
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