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The Massachusetts State Police take pride in their heritage and wish to preserve their history for future members of the department as well as for the public. The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center will provide an opportunity for visitors to explore the Massachusetts State Police’s past as well as learn more about up to date law enforcement methods and current highway safety efforts.

 

Mounted Trooper, circa 1926

 

A 1932 State Trooper patrol duty Indian motorcycle

The Museum is presently being developed in the former State Police Barracks in Grafton, Massachusetts. To create a Museum that is open to the public and handicapped accessible is our goal. Guided by architectural plans we have completed the main level of the building , artifacts are on display and audio video equipment provide historical information. There are ongoing development projects of digital data based pictures, documents and equipment. A vault secures items such as “Sacco and Vanzetti “ memorabilia and other rare documents. The building is secured and protected by a state of the art electronic alarm system monitored 24 hours a day. This system has been donated by a retired Trooper. To develop the Museum and achieve the requirements of public and disability access, a budget of $500,000 has been developed. Annual monetary contributions are made by active members of the State Police and from The Former Massachusetts State Troopers Association. The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Planned exhibits in the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center will include: 

bulletRestored 1931, 1941, 1951 Ford Cruisers
bulletMotorcycles, including a 1963 Harley Davidson
bulletWeapons collections
bulletHistorical uniforms, hats and artifacts
bulletSacco and Vanzetti memorabilia
bulletHarvard riot photos and riot equipment
bulletMcClellan saddle and equine related items
bulletOriginal teletype machine
bulletThe first computer used by the State Police department
bulletHistoric daily station logs
bulletJF Kennedy photos and memorabilia
bulletNostalgic badges and patches

1976: State Troopers assigned to enforcement of court ordered bussing and integration of public schools, Boston, MA

 

The MSPMLC appreciates your interest and support. Click here or on the link below to donate to the Museum. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please read our disclaimers and privacy policy.

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