Organized in 1786, Stoughton Musical Society is America's oldest choral society. Over the past two centuries it has had many distinguished accomplishments. In 1908, when incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the name was changed to Old Stoughton Musical Society and it has retained that designation.
Read more about Stoughton Musical Society: Early Years, Singing Contest, Centennial Celebration, World's Fair Concerts, Stoughton Composers
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