Once known as "Holles," the town we know today as Hollis was named for the Duke of Newcastle, Thomas Pelham Holles, Secretary of State of the Colonies.

Today, Hollis has a population in the vicinity of 7,500 and is well- known for its many homes that are valued above the average for the region. With open fields and orchards, Hollis well reflects the classic beauty of a small New England town.

Well known for its agricultural past, Hollis keeps this tradition alive with more than 2,000 acres still used for agricultural purposes today.

Hollis also maintains its link with the past through an impressive collection of historic buildings. More than one hundred buildings in town are historically important, including numerous Georgian and Federal style residences.

Add to this a very community-minded population and you have the ingredients that make for a very attractive place to live.

Some of the long-standing annual community events that take place in Hollis include the strawberry festival, the apple festival and old home day.