We love to discover Canton's past...

Quick Local Research Links 

Our talented curators field questions from across the globe. We can help answer questions about genealogy, our collections, and the history of Canton and Stoughton, Massachusetts.  Our resources stretch back to the mid 17th century and much of our collection has been catalogued and cross referenced. 

We can answer some questions easily, while other inquiries may take several days or weeks. While we do not charge to assist, donations for this service are greatly appreciated. 

COMING SOON - Online Resources
We are in the process of preparing our online catalog for virtual access to our databases. 

• Massachusetts Cultural Resources Information System
• Canton Historical Commission
• Friends of the Little Red House, Inc.
• The Canton Public Library Historical Wiki
• The Digital Public Library of America
• Digital Commonwealth
• Saint Mary's Cemetery Database

Our Resources

• Over 2000 photographs, glass plate negatives, and slides.
• 1500 books covering genealogy, town reports, yearbooks and local non-fiction.
• 3200 issues of the Canton Journal (1880 - 1950).
• 900 detailed maps.
• Thousands of artifacts.
• Thousands of pages of printed ephemera.
• Hundreds of family letters, diaries, and notes.
• Cemetery database covering large portions of Canton Corner and St. Mary's Cemetery. 
• Access to custom research and experienced genealogists.