A Community That Creates Together,
Thrives Together
The Armory on the Assabet, a historic landmark nestled in downtown Hudson, MA is poised to be transformed into the region’s premier community arts and cultural center.
Live music, visual, performing and decorative arts, workshops and classes will be available for all ages — children, teens, adults, and seniors in Hudson and all towns along the Assabet River
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Armory on the Assabet Named to 2025 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resource List
The Hudson Cultural Alliance is proud to announce that the Armory on the Assabet has been named to Preservation Massachusetts’ 2025 Most Endangered Historic Resources List. The official announcement was made on October 30, 2025, during the Fall for Preservation event at the historic Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts.
New Architectural Renderings & Plans
These renderings and blueprints reflect the outcome of our recent meetings with key stakeholders, capturing the collective vision, priorities, and feedback that are guiding the design of the planned building.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to create a dynamic center that engages, educates, and enriches the community through arts and culture.
Our Vision
Transforming a Historic Landmark
The Armory on the Assabet fosters an inclusive culture through performance and the arts to connect people, catalyze curiosity and cultivate creativity.
Grow the Creative Economy
The Armory on the Assabet will bring economic benefits, serve a large population, and boost local businesses, while enriching the quality of life for the community and region.
Supporting Our Community
The Armory provides a vast open space for diverse purposes such as entertainment, education, and meetings, enabling the Town of Hudson to enhance community events and foster economic growth through collaborations with local organizations.
Maintaining Hudson's Legacy
Built by Fenway Park’s architect James E. McLaughlin, the Armory building has served as a military facility, dance hall, voting site, and training center, and the Armory on the Assabet will showcase its history through public exhibitions of historical resources and artifacts.
Enhancing Cultural Accessibility
Located in downtown Hudson on the Assabet River, The Armory’s size and central location make it a natural anchor for the arts and cultural district and an accessible venue for a diverse population from surrounding towns along the Assabet River and in the 495 Metrowest Corridor.
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The Key to a Thriving Community is You
Each donation is a step towards a visionary arts center with the boundless potential to provide entertainment, education, creative expression, and social connections.
Photos from Harvest Community Dinner, September, 2023.
Photography by Heather Ruthroff
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