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. 

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Start Your Research Here!
HUNTOON - Online Resources
Our database of photos and archival materials catalogued in our collection. 

Internet Archive - Online Archives
Our collection of scanned documents, pamphlets, letters, and other ephemera. 

• Massachusetts Cultural Resources Information System (MACRIS)
• MACRIS Mapping 
• Canton Historical Commission
• Paul Revere Heritage Site & Museum 
• The David & Abigail Tilden House
• The Canton Public Library Historical Wiki
• The Digital Public Library of America
• Digital Commonwealth
• Saint Mary's Cemetery Database
• Massachusett at Ponkapoag
  

Our Resources.

• Over 7000 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.
• 1000 + local artifacts.
• 8000 + 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.