A Resource for Local History and Genealogy

The library collections focus on genealogy and local history, with resources covering not only Old Abington (now Abington, Rockland, and Whitman), but also Massachusetts south shore counties and beyond.

Library Information — The Dyer's hours, location, events & exhibits, personnel, and mission statement.

About Us — History of the Dyer Memorial Library, the Dyer family, and the Town of Abington.

External Resources — Links to external resources on genealogy, Abington, and Massachusetts history.

Collections — Overview of the Dyer's holdings, including genealogy resources, books and papers on the local history of Old Abington, a large collection of Massachusetts town histories, an especially notable collection of Civil War monographs, as well as early maps of the area, photographic material, and material culture artifacts.

Support the Dyer — Become a contributor, donate documents or items, volunteer to work at the Dyer, or buy a book.

HSOA — The Historical Society of Old Abington, Inc. maintains its headquarters and collections at the Dyer.

28 Centre Ave. • P.O. Box 2245 • Abington, MA 02351 • 781-878-8480