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Chittenden County Historical SocietiesCharlotte Historical SocietyCharlotte Memorial Museum, Museum Road, East of Route 7, Charlotte, VT The museum is located in the center of the early town in a building that is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. The former town hall contains 18th- and 19th-century household articles, a collection of Native American baskets made in Charlotte, and early tools. Hours and Admission: July 4th - Labor Day: Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm., or by appointment. Free. Accessible to the disabled.
Chittenden County Historical SocietyBurlington, VT Website: http://cchsvt.org Email:
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The society is dedicated to encouraging original research and study of our local history in Chittenden County. We also aid in the publishing and distribution of important historical articles, reports, monographs, and books resulting from such studies. We encourage and help in the work of searching for, discovering, and cataloging historical materials that will establish and illustrate the development of Chittenden County, its exploration, settlement, and activities; its progress in population, wealth, education, arts, science, agriculture, manufactures, trade, and transportation. We have a quarterly publication: the Bulletin, and programs throughout the year. Visitors by appointment
Colchester Historical SocietyHistorical Society Parsonage, 828 Main Street, and Log Schoolhouse, Airport Park, Colchester, VTMailing Address: 828 Main Street, Colchester, VT 05446 Website: www.town.colchester.vt.us/historical Phone:802-878-2035 Contact: Coralie Magoon, President The society is located in a former Baptist parsonage built in 1899. Two bedrooms and a parlor are set up with furnishings of the period. Various artifacts and old photos are on display. Meetings are held there the second Monday of the month (except for July and August) at 7:00 pm. In May 2007 the society opened its restored log schoolhouse to the public. The circa 1815 building, rescued and moved to Airport Park, will serve as a museum and information center. Visitors by appointment. Essex Community Historical SocietyHarriet Farnsworth Powell Museum, VT Routes 15 & 128, Essex Center, VTMailing Address: PO Box 8388, Essex, VT 05451 Website: www.essex.org Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 802-879-0849 Contact: Eva Clough, President A collection of costumes, school items, and local memorabilia is located in the society's museum, which is a former two-room schoolhouse. Hours and Admission: June - September: Sunday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, or by appointment. Free admission. Accessible to the disabled.
Essex Junction Historical SocietyEssex Junction Village, 11 Maple Street, 1st Floor, Essex Jct, VTMailing Address: 11 Maple Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: 802-878-8654 Contact: William Kalanges, President Hours and Admission: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, except holidays.
Hinesburg Historical SocietyHinesburg, VT Mailing Address: 591 Burritt Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461Phone: 802-482-2699 Contact: Jean Miner, Historian Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Visitors by appointment.
Huntington Historical and Community TrustLower Village, Huntington, VT The society's museum is in the process of being established in the 1829 Union Meeting House. Collection of items relating to local history will be in a large room with a balcony. Visitors by appointment.
Jericho Historical SocietyOld Red Mill, Route 15, Jericho, VTMailing Address: PO Box 35, Jericho, VT 05465 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.snowflakebentley.com/jhs.htm Phone: 802-899-4562 Contact: Ann Squires, President The society's museum is located in a mill built in 1856 and enlarged 30 years later. The Snowflake Bentley Room displays snowflake prints, photographs, and other memorabilia from Bentley's life and work. Hours and Admission: January - March: Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. April - December: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Milton Historical SocietyMuseum, 13 School Street, Milton, VT The society's museum, located in the former Trinity Episcopal Church (circa 1891), houses its collection of permanent and special exhibits documenting Milton's history with maps, books, clothing, photographs, documents, furniture, tools, etc. Timeline of major events with pictures and population graph. Map showing the owners and locations of about 120 active farms during the 1940s-1950s on display. Hours and Admission: April - October: 1st and 3rd Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, or by appointment. Free Admission. Donations appreciated. Richmond Historical SocietyOld Round Church, 25 Round Church Road, Richmond, VT Constructed in 1812 to service 5 denominations, the church cost $2,305.42 and was paid for by the sale of its pews. The 16-sided building has been restored by the society and is considered one of the most important buildings in the state; it is a National Historic Landmark. Activities include group tours by appointment and summer music programs. Hours and Admission: Memorial Day - mid-June: Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; mid-June - Columbus Day: daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; or by appointment. Underhill Historical SocietyTown Hall and #5 School House, Underhill Center, VT Visitors by appointment.
Westford Historical SocietyTown Office, Westford, VTMailing Address: PO Box 21, Westford, VT 05494 Phone: 802-878-4587 Contact: Lois Reynolds, President Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The society works on local issues, recording cemeteries and indexing grave inscriptions, rehab of a local covered bridge, as well as documenting the lives of Westford's soldiers. Records can be seen at the town office. Visitors by appointment.
Williston Historical SocietyDorothy Alling Memorial Library, Vermont Room, 21 Library Lane, Williston, VT Contact: Ginger Isham, Director The society is located in the Vermont Room of the library. On display are local artifacts, including a lap organ given to the society by the family of Governor Thomas Chittenden and a musket collection in the Town Hall. Hours and Admission: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, or by appointment. Free. Winooski Historical SocietyMuseum at Champlain Mill, 20 Winoskik Falls Way, Winooski, VT The Winooski Historical Society contains collections of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia associated with the history of Winooski. Activities include a mid-December holiday open house and annual participation in the Vermont History Expo in Tunbridge, Vermont in late June. Hours and Admission: Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wednesday 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Thursday & Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. |
