Where others see rust, we see history

The Southern New England Chapter (SNEC) is the Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island local affiliate of a national organization, the Society for Industrial Archeology.

Our society promotes the identification, interpretation, preservation, and modern utilization of historic industrial and engineering sites, structures and equipment.

We're archeologists, historians, engineers and just plain enthusiasts who cherish our nation's industrial legacy and wish to understand and preserve its heritage.

While we have many specific interests -- including but not limited to mills, mining, railroads, machining, bridges, factories, and iron -- we share a common enthusiasm for the artifacts of the industrial revolution and understanding their impact on our society, our culture and our lives.