Hingham was established as Bare Cove in 1633 and included much of what is now Cohasset. In 1635 it was renamed Hingham after a town in England. Once a bustling commercial seaport, many of Hingham’s historical mansions were built by sea merchants and captains. The town is proud of its connection to Abraham Lincoln’s first American ancestor, Samuel Lincoln, who immigrated to the town from Hingham, England in 1637.

One of the most sought-after communities on the South Shore, Hingham has over 4,000 acres of natural beauty with trails for jogging, hiking, bicycling, and areas for camping and fishing, including Bare Cove Park, Wompatuck State Park, and World’s End Reservation. In addition the Hingham Recreation Commission offers excellent programs for all ages and the town-owned South Shore Country Club features an 18-hole public golf course, tennis, and swimming.