The Stoneham Historical Commission is charged with protecting the historic and archaeological assets of the Town of Stoneham, Massachusetts. These include the Old Burying Ground, the Spot Pond Archaeological District, Historic Districts such as Nobility Hill or Stoneham Square and private or public buildings and areas listed in the state's MACRIS (Mass Cultural Resources) database. The Historical Commission is a town body and differs from the Historical Society, which is a private non-profit.