"The North Brookfield Historical Society was founded in 1975 and later incorporated, for the purpose of studying, sharing, publicizing, and preserving the history of the town. It seeks to do this through regular meetings, programs, acquiring historic objects, photographs, and printed materials." The society is currently working towards creating a museum and continues to assemble materials and artifacts pertaining to North Brookfield history and genealogy.

The site offers general information regarding the society.

A museum is under development. The above entry is pre-existing.

Unable to confirm the continued existence of this society.

The schooner Ernestina, launched in 1894, is one of six remaining Essex-built schooners. The vessel also has the distinction of being the final sail-powered vessel to bring immigrants to the United States from the Cape Verde Islands.

The site appears to consist entirely of one interpretive sign and the opportunity to view the vessel from the pier.

"The Straus Center provides analysis and treatments for the collections of the Harvard University Art Museums. These collections include more than 150,000 objects in all media, ranging in date from antiquity to the present, and coming from Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and East Asia." In addition to working with the collections of the Harvard Art Museums, the Straus Center for Conservation also has a strong focus on training and education. The center provides a variety of educational programs and training courses in art preservation for students and interns.

The site offers visitor information, general information about the center, a link to the Harvard University Art Museums, and detailed information about current research efforts.

Fellowships are intended for collegiate students.