The vision for a place that celebrates Canton’s history at the Paul Revere Heritage Site began with the Canton Historical Society and the Canton Historical Commission.
Back in 2008, Wally Gibbs and George Comeau helped rally the effort to save two extraordinary pieces of our industrial past—the Revere & Son Rolling Mill and the Joseph Warren Revere Draft Horse Barn. When demolition loomed, community voices rose. In the face of mounting local pressure, developers and the Town ultimately negotiated a path that preserved these landmark buildings. That turning point helped pave the way for what is now truly a jewel in Canton’s crown.
The Society continued to play a role as the vision grew. In 2016, we supported early renderings imagining artisan workspaces and a restaurant at the site. And when the first preview room for the museum needed artifacts and stories to bring the space to life, it leaned heavily on treasures and narratives drawn from the Society’s own collections.
Fast forward nearly two decades and the momentum is undeniable. Today, the Society proudly supports the remarkable work of the Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MODI) at the Heritage Site. The bell that graces the exterior of the MODI, and the Hunneman Fire Pumper, are on loan to the Paul revere Heritage Site and serve as a goodwill gesture to the Town of Canton's vision for history and heritage. During a recent visit, our board toured the exhibits and interactive installations under the guidance of MODI director John Morton—and what we saw was nothing short of inspiring.
By every measure, MODI is a smashing success. In the spirit of innovation that defined Paul Revere himself, this extraordinary new museum promises to shape how our region tells its story for generations to come.
The Canton Historical Society is deeply proud of the work unfolding at the Heritage Site—and we look forward with excitement to continuing as a partner in the remarkable chapters still to be written. If you have not visited this museum, please make plans soon!
Back in 2008, Wally Gibbs and George Comeau helped rally the effort to save two extraordinary pieces of our industrial past—the Revere & Son Rolling Mill and the Joseph Warren Revere Draft Horse Barn. When demolition loomed, community voices rose. In the face of mounting local pressure, developers and the Town ultimately negotiated a path that preserved these landmark buildings. That turning point helped pave the way for what is now truly a jewel in Canton’s crown.
The Society continued to play a role as the vision grew. In 2016, we supported early renderings imagining artisan workspaces and a restaurant at the site. And when the first preview room for the museum needed artifacts and stories to bring the space to life, it leaned heavily on treasures and narratives drawn from the Society’s own collections.
Fast forward nearly two decades and the momentum is undeniable. Today, the Society proudly supports the remarkable work of the Museum of Discovery and Innovation (MODI) at the Heritage Site. The bell that graces the exterior of the MODI, and the Hunneman Fire Pumper, are on loan to the Paul revere Heritage Site and serve as a goodwill gesture to the Town of Canton's vision for history and heritage. During a recent visit, our board toured the exhibits and interactive installations under the guidance of MODI director John Morton—and what we saw was nothing short of inspiring.
By every measure, MODI is a smashing success. In the spirit of innovation that defined Paul Revere himself, this extraordinary new museum promises to shape how our region tells its story for generations to come.
The Canton Historical Society is deeply proud of the work unfolding at the Heritage Site—and we look forward with excitement to continuing as a partner in the remarkable chapters still to be written. If you have not visited this museum, please make plans soon!
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