It is the Mission of The Abington Historical Commission (AHC) to preserve and protect the community’s historic resources of the Town of Abington.  We are the watchdogs of Abington’s future as well as the guardians of its past.

The Abington Historical Commission, founded in 1975, is a town appointed office and was presented the "Abington's Best" Award by the Abington Board of Selectman May 1, 2002.

The Commission is responsible for interpreting the historic aspects of the Town. The Commission surveys, researches and records the important historic places in Town and shall, as mandated by state law, see to preserve, protect and develop these historic assets.

• The planning and implementation of programs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic resources.

• Coordination with departs and committees whose interests involve community planning and/or historic preservation.

• To identify projects that should be recognized as having national importance and follow through with preparation and ongoing communication with Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) in getting the respective project(s) nominated for the National Registry of Historic Places