Did you know that Longmeadow was the first community to be incorporated into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts immediately following the Revolutionary War?

October 17, 2008, marks the 225th anniversary of that incorporation into the newly formed Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For those who are interested a timeline of Longmeadow history can be found on the Longmeadow Historical Society website.

Historic Homes of Longmeadow- Take a Walking Tour through Time

A brief history of the Town of Longmeadow is also available online.

Plans are currently underway for a week long celebration of Longmeadow's heritage, spearheaded by members of the Longmeadow Historical Commission, the Longmeadow Historical Society and interested citizens. Events are being planned for children and adults alike for the purpose of raising awareness about this fascinating time period and fostering appreciation for Longmeadow's rich past.

See Schedule of Events for the 225th anniversary celebration.

See History of Longmeadow Scavenger Hunt- a great activity for the whole family

See brochure describing the activities of these three Longmeadow groups.

If you would like to be part of the Steering Committee please contact the Longmeadow Historical Society at 567-3600, and leave a message.

Please check back over the next few months. As plans become definite they will be posted on this page.