The Charlestown Historical Society was founded on January 3, 1967 for the purpose of gathering and recording the history of Charlestown, as well as the families and individuals who are associated with the town; to collect and preserve historical artifacts and relics; and to maintain a museum where the collection shall be exhibited.

The organization has had many changes over the years, but has always maintained the mission of telling the history of the town we love so well.

In recent years, the C.H.S. has produced a movie called the Green Square Mile which tells of the history of the Charlestown Irish. We have produced programs that tell the stories of the Charlestown Prison, John Boyle O’Reilly, Lt. P. M. Holmes, and the Charlestown Loopers. We have also hosted historic walking tours led by City of Boston Archeologist, Joseph Bagley.

The C.H.S. continues with the purpose for which it was formed; to foster and promote interest in the historical heritage of Charlestown; to disseminate the information to the public concerning historical site, landmarks, artifacts and events relative to our historical heritage.