Armenians of Whitinsville

The Armenians of Whitinsville project is a celebration of a special community as well as a glimpse into Armenian identity as it has changed over the years…a snapshot of the Armenian diaspora as experienced through this particular community. On these pages you will meet our families, see how we have built our community and treasured our heritage.

Family

Our families share their memories, photos, documents, treasured memory objects, recipes and recorded songs, and stories in this section, celebrating how they created their new homes in America.
Meet Our Families

Community

These photos and documents memorialize how Armenians contributed to the community – through their work at the Shop, their own commerce, their faith, their Armenian and American social events, and service at the local, national and international level.
Explore Our Community

Recipe Cards

Handwritten by loved ones and filled with endearing shorthand, our recipe cards are simultaneously intimate and universal. These small and unassuming objects connect us to our past and present -- tiny reminders of our personal and cultural histories and the foundation for cooking the foods we love and connecting with people over a meal.
Search & Browse Recipes

About Us

The Armenians of Whitinsville project is many things. At its core, this project is a celebration of a special community. It’s also a glimpse into Armenian identity as it’s changed over the years. Ultimately this project will be a snapshot of the diaspora as seen through the experience of this particular community. If you have had ancestors that at any time in the past had lived in Whitinsville, been part of the community for any period of time, or if you live in Whitinsville now, please consider contributing your story by contacting us at info@armeniansofwhitinsville.org.