Middleborough Historical Association & Museum

On permanent exhibit at the museum is the Tom and Lavinia Thumb exhibit, one of the country's largest collection of memorabilia from this famous couple who were world famous superstars of the entertainment industry. General Tom Thumb's marriage to Middleborough native Lavinia Warren was front page news across the country in February 1863, and for years the couple toured the world with P. T. Barnum, then returned to their home here in Middleborough. On display are costumes, furniture, photographs and correspondence from their many years in the area.

Also found here are exhibits on two other famed Middleboro residents, Judge Peter Oliver, judge at the Boston Massacre trial and his colonial mills along with paintings by prominent early 19th century artist, Cephas Thompson.

Available in the museum's gift shop are historical maps, a variety of books on Tom and Lavinia Thumb and local history, as well as children's items. Mill House Two has a reproduction of the Peirce General store, which operated in Middleborough for the greater part of the 19th century.

The Middleborough Historical Museum is open June-October. Hours are Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment.

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