Toys from "Toy Town"

Come to the Winchendon Historical Society to see and discover hundreds of toys made in New England's own “Toy Town.” Learn about toy making and how this little town shaped the industry. All housed in an exquisite 22 room mansion. Tours will be available.

Presented by The Winchendon Historical Society in partnership with Freedom's Way Hidden Treasures 2016.

About Freedom's Way Hidden Treasures 2016

A region-wide celebration of the natural, cultural and historic “treasures” located within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, Hidden Treasures 2016 features a unique variety of regional treasures to explore during eight days of creative, community organized and presented activities offered free of charge.

Discover exciting and unexpected stories and places “hidden in plain sight” within the heritage area’s 45 communities.

Explore the region’s landscape, public monuments, historic buildings, cultural and natural features, objects and documents held in public collections.

Learn about the visionaries and experimenters who, since before the founding of the nation, lived within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area creating new ideas about relationships to society and the natural world.

Connect with the shared stories and places that are part of your own and neighboring communities.  

Find your place in the heritage area!