The Society is guided by dedicated Officials and a Board of Directors made up of local citizens and leaders from various backgrounds with a common interest in developing an active organization.

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 2008-2009
NAME	TITLE
Kathy Lucero	President
Joe Crowley	Vice President
John McElhiney	Treasurer
Pat Hughes	Secretary
Marie Coady	Director
Melissa Davidson-Kyle	Director
Sue Holland	Director
Clare Hurley	Director
Gerry Kehoe	Director
Peter Lennon	Director
Brian Ouellette	Director
Chuck Provost	Director
Cary Scarborough	Director
Darlene Wigton	Director
COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE NAME	CHAIR NAME
Education	Kathy Lucero
Fund Development	Peter Lennon
Living History	Darlene Wigton
Membership	Melissa Davidson-Kyle
Sports History	Chuck Provost
Veteran's Oral History	Kathy Lucero
OTHER RESOURCES
AREA	NAME
Audio-Video Recording	Brian Ouellette Priynk Patel
Costume Design	Darlene Wigton
Early Photography	Leon Basile
Genealogy	Kathy Lucero
Historian	John McElhiney
Media Relations	Joe Crowley
Newsletter Editor	Clare Hurley
On-Location Field Supervisor	Rodney Flynn
Photographer	Gerry Kehoe
Print Production	Kathy Lucero
Pathway of the Patriots Producer	Darlene Wigton
Theatrical Interpretations	Kim Carrell
Webmaster	Pat Hughes

The Society is organized around a subcommittee model that allows any ordinary member to come forward with an idea and chair an event or activity. Certain activities are ongoing and supported by Standing Committees. Among these are:

• The Living History Committee - Umbrella Group
  The Living History Committee is composed of two (2) subcommittees, each of which has a slightly different purpose and arrangement.
  • Living History Players
    This subcommittee's main goal is to dramatize historical figures and events through drama, dance, music, and theater arts. The participants, who would be referred to as "actors", are not required to own their costumes, although some may, and costuming can be any combination of theater costume and period dress. The Players are not limited to any particular era and may portray 17th century Founders, Woburn residents during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, or any time between or beyond.
  • 18th century Living History Guild
    These are 18th century reenactors who qualify as individuals to participate in living history programs at Minuteman National Historical Park. Their goal is to bring Woburn's history to life through portrayals using historically accurate period clothing, crafts, and activities at events both within the City and in other communities. They will be encouraged to research and portray a specific Woburn resident during the Revolutionary War, either in character or by narrative. Impressions can also be fictional first person (staying in character as an 18th century person, but not an historical figure) or by relating to the visitor as a 21st century person answering questions about various aspects of our 18th century history.

  Historical reenactors appear in period dress at various events. Additional subcommittees are formed as needed, such as a Civil War reenactment unit, or individuals who would like to recreate the WW I or II era with the same degree of accuracy as the 18th century Living History Guild. Non-costumed researchers, writers, narrators, and those who perform other supporting roles, would be members of the Living History Committee who "float" between the subcommittees as needed. Members of the various Living History subcommittees are not limited to one subcommittee. If members of the Players develop an interest in making/acquiring historically accurate period clothing and attending MNHP workshops, they would be encouraged to join the Guild members, just as the Guild members would be encouraged to perfect some acting skills and participate with the Players. Hopefully, many members might participate with two (or more!) subcommittees. The Living History committee has its own schedule of events. For more information visit: Activities: Living History on this website.

• Veterans Oral History Project

  The Veterans project was started in 2006, with the goal of developing a repository of first-hand oral histories of Woburn veterans. We are committed to collect, preserve and honor the service of our men and women who served and lived through extraordinary times.

  Audio interviews are conducted and the collection of photos, documents, maps, and diaries are scanned and preserved on a CD. A copy of the audio is also placed on a CD and one copy is presented to the veteran and the second is kept in the Woburn Historical Society archives for future use.

  These collections of interviews and memorabilia will be made available in the future to families, veterans groups and school programs.

  If a veteran or a family member of a deceased veteran would like to participate in this very important project, please contact Kathy Lucero at 781-935-1492 or you can contact Charlie Culhane, Veterans Agent for Woburn at 781-932-4485.

  This committee is also looking for volunteers to continue its work. If you are interested in participating as a project volunteer visit: Activities: Oral History on this website.

• Education Committee

  The Woburn Historical Society has formed the Education Committee chaired by Kathy Lucero. The purpose of this group is to develop historical programs that can be shared with our school children at all levels. The pilot program was presented in January 2008 at Woburn High School; the subject will be "Woburn's Voices of World War II". A presentation will be given to the sophomore history class on a specifc event in World War II and discussed with a veteran who participated.

  This committee is also looking for volunteers to continue its work. If you are interested in participating as a project volunteer visit: Activities: Woburn Schools Local History Project on this website.

• Sports History

  The Historical Society was able to salvage most of the known coaches films of Woburn High football. There is a serious attempt going forward to convert these to DVD format and edit them for sound and narration. If you are interested in editing, narrating, donating or acquiring any materials or films please visit: Activities: Sports Films on this website.

• Early Photography

  The Historical Society does not yet have a permanent phyical home. However we still get donations of early photographs. Our policy is to scan these in and add them to our computerized database. We are fortunate enough to have Mr. Leon Basile, a published expert on early photography and Ms. Darlene Wigton, expert in historical garments by era. Together they usually can estimate the age and origin of undocumented photographs: Activities: Early Photography on this website.

• Capital Funding and Philanthropy

  The Historical Society has a long term goal of acquiring a building as a permanent home and museum. There is also the need to fund continuing programs. If you or your organization wish to make a donation of any kind or amount please visit: Activities: Fund Raising on this website.

Our monthly meetings are normally free and open to anyone, members and non-members alike. Meetings cover a variety of subjects and interests and are presented in the form of presentations, lectures, live tours, workshops, and even reenactments. Our guest speakers include authors and experts on a variety of subjects. Workshops allow the audiece to participate and get hands-on help or advice on subjects like photographic restoration, genealogy and artifacts research, oral history, etc. We intend to be a resource for the community and have relationships with the schools, the library, the business community, city government, and other civic groups. We help locate, preserve, and document important historical records, photographs, and maps.