FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RESEARCH POLICY

The Fitchburg Historical Society maintains a research library and archives at its headquarters at 50 Grove Street. The collection focuses on all aspects of the history of Fitchburg and its citizens, businesses, and churches. Material does not circulate but photocopying is available at the discretion of museum staff. Laptop computers are allowed.

Please fill out the RESEARCH REQUEST FORM or the GENEALOGY REQUEST FORM and return it to the Fitchburg Historical Society. The more information you provide us, the easier the search will be.

FEES: There is a $10 fee for patrons to use the research library. Students and members of the Fitchburg Historical Society are free. (Membership in the Historical Society begins at $30 per year for individuals.) Inquiries about our holdings and ready-reference questions will be answered without charge.

PHOTOCOPY RATES: $0.15 per page here, $0.25 per page for mailed items.

RESEARCH BY STAFF: There is a $20 per hour fee for research conducted by museum staff, estimated by the quarter hour. Research fees apply whether or not any relevant information is found. If you have a limit on the amount of time you want to pay for, please let us know. We will include the bill with the results of the research.

To acquire the Research Form or the Genealogy Research information, please click on the desired link below.

Click here for a Research Request Form
Click here for Genealogy Research Information