Hingham Historical Society — Attraction in Hingham

We were visiting Hingham, knowing nothing of the town's history, and decided, at the last minute and on a whim, to take a cart tour (easily booked on their website). Our guide (Hilary) was fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of historical topics, from the pre-colonial period to the present. Her general knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to tell the stories in an entertaining and engaging way was remarkable. The cart tour is intimate (limited to 4), so can be very interactive. We saw several historic sites and learned about the history of the town in a way that was both fun and educational. The town is quite beautiful, and this tour is a good way to see a few places in a comfortable and enjoyable way. We had perfect weather, which made it even better. We were also impressed with the Museum/Visitor Center in the spectacular former Derby school. We will be back to see the collection in this beautifully renovated space, and to see their other sites, the Benjamin Lincoln House and the Old Ordinary, which we stopped by on the cart tour. ...

I highly recommend making a trip to this museum during your time in Hingham and taking one of the many tours offered. We did the deep dive colonial cart tour. It was focused on the arrival of colonists in Hingham and their interactions with the local tribes. We learned about Hobart, Faxter, Ebeneezer Gay, and King Phillips War. Our guide, Max, spoke in a loud, clear voice and seemed to know what he was talking about. There were also lots of cliffhangers enticing you to go on the other tours including ones covering the revolutionary war and the...

Had a wonderful group tour of Benjamin Lincoln’s home as well as the old ordinary. Hingham Historical Society was kind enough to pick us up from the Boston Ferry, which was a great part of the adventure! Tour guides Alex and Victoria were knowledgeable and could really tell the story of these homes. Also they have a golf cart to help members of our group with mobility issues. A truly great adventure out of the city. A tour packed with history even if it was miles from the freedom trail. Don’t miss out...