Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, information listed for open hours or events may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organization directly to confirm before making plans to visit.
Benson Museum
Town Office Building, Stage Road, Benson, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 218, Benson, VT 05731
Phone: (802) 537-2371
Contact: Fran Bowen, Curator
Hours and Admission: May - October: Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, or by appointment.
Brandon Museum
Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace, 4 Grove St, Brandon, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 246, Brandon, VT 05733
Email: info@brandon.org
Phone: (802) 236-7444
Website: brandon.org/the-brandon-museum/
The Museum features Brandon History including industry, business, architecture, tourism, and immigration. See hundreds of old Brandon photos, as well as stories reflecting the lives and thoughts of some of Brandon’s earliest residents, and items manufactured in Brandon.
Hours and Admission: Monday-Saturday from mid-May through mid-October from 11 am – 4 pm with free admission. Open Sunday by appointment.
Castleton Historical Society
Higley Homestead Museum, 407 Main Street, Castleton, VT; Cobbler's Shop, end of Main Street, Castleton, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 219, Castleton, VT 05735
Email: blueshoehh@hotmail.com
Phone: (802) 468-5105
Website: www.castletonvermont.org
Contact: Holly Hitchcock, President, (802) 468-5105 or Claire Burditt, Curator & Genealogist, (802) 468-5761
The museum is located in the Higley Homestead, a brick house built in 1811. Collections pertain to Castleton and include furnishings, paintings, costumes, documents, and photographs. The walls of the house have some original stenciling, as well as restored stenciling. The historical society also owns the Old Cobbler's Shop, built in the 1790's, which is a small brick house at the end of Main Street.
Hours and Admission: Open to the public, July to September on Thursday afternoons.
Chittenden Historical Society
Town Hall, 337 Holden Road, Chittenden, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 89, Chittenden, VT 05737
Email: info@chittendenhistory.org
Website: www.chittendenhistory.org
Contact: Karen Webster, Secretary
The society's records are at the town hall. Visitors on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 5:00 pm or by appointment.
Fair Haven Historical Society
3 North Park Place, Fair Haven, VT
Mailing Address: 3 North Park Place, Fair Haven, VT 05743
Email: fhvthistory@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 265-3010
Website: www.fairhavenvt.org/?page_id=855
Contact: Ceil Hunt, Secretary
Fair Haven Historical Society works not only to preserve our history but to actively record current events for future use. We are dedicated to educating members of our community on Fair Haven's rich history in the Slate Valley of Vermont.
Hours and Admission: Monday 9:00 - 11:00 am, or by appointment.
Historical Society of Clarendon, VT
Town Hall, Clarendon, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 30, Clarendon, VT 05759
Email: clarendonvthistory@gmail.com
Phone: 802-438-4990
Website: www.clarendonvthistory.org
Contact: Robert Underhill, President, bunderhill53@gmail.com
The Society began operations in 2017 and has been focused on documenting and preserving all aspects of Clarendon history with particular focus on ordinary people, places, and events that would otherwise be lost to history rather than on that which can be readily found in many places elsewhere on the internet. We do not yet have a physical home of our own and instead make our collections available via our website. Physical items in our collections and materials not yet on our website can be seen by appt.
Hubbardton Historical Society
Monument Hill Schoolhouse, 5568 Monument Hill Road, Hubbardton, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 383, Castleton, VT 05735
Email: history@hubbardton.net
Phone: (802) 273-2242
Contact: Grace Calvin, President, (802) 273-2242
The Hubbardton Historical Society was organized in 2000. The society's headquarters are located next to the Hubbardton Battlefield. We have begun collecting items for a museum. Our major activities include working with the State of Vermont for Historic Site Preservation and the Living History Association during the re-enactment of the Battle of Hubbardton. Other activities include a monthly newsletter, education, genealogy, and local history research. Visitors by appointment.
Ira Historical Society
Email: lewhdc@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 235-2279
Website: www.iravhs.com
Contact: Lew Hoffman, Vice President
Newly formed in 2016, the Society does not yet have a physical address or collections.
Mendon Historical Society
Town Clerk's Office, 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT
Mailing Address: 2282 US Route 4, Mendon, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 775-1662
Contact: Ann Singiser, President
Formed in the summer of 1999, the society has completed several projects. The Mendon World War II Honor Roll has been restored and is on display in the Town Office, along with a scrapbook with photos of those who served. A bell from a local historic school has been installed at the entrance of the town office with a plaque. The society is presently planning to design and install a commemorative kiosk of the history and present information about Mendon. Other activities include the ongoing effort to organize artifacts and photos from the past and present.
Middletown Springs Historical Society
Museum, On The Green, Middletown Springs, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 1121, Middletown Springs, VT 05757
Email: montvert@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 235-2376
Contact: David Wright, President
The society was formed in 1969 to create the Mineral Springs Park and to restore its ornate springhouse. It has also preserved the Adams House (c. 1800) and the Elisha Leffingwell tin shop. Activities include genealogy and local history research, Maple Festival, Strawberry Festival, Museum Open House and Lecture, and other special days. Collections relate to the Montvert Hotel mineral springs resort, A.W. Gray Horsepower Factory, local organizations and families.
Hours and Admission:Memorial Day to end of October: Sunday, 2:00 – 4:00 pm, or by appointment. Mineral Springs Park open year round. Free.
Mount Holly Historical Society
Mount Holly Community Historical Museum, Tarbellville Road, Belmont, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 17, Belmont, VT 05730
Email: ddevereux@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 259-2460
Website: www.mounthollyvtmuseum.org
Contact: Dennis Devereux, Board of Directors Chair
The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum is working hard on restoring an 1858 house and barn where its expanded collection of local artifacts, including a mammoth tooth and tusk, will be displayed. Sunday programs take place every week from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Hours and Admission:July 4 - October 10: Saturday and Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Mount Tabor/Danby Historical Society
S.L. Griffith Library, 74 South Main St, Danby, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 238, Danby, VT 05739
Email: wallacad@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 293-5160
Website: www.mtdhistoricalsociety.org
Contact: Bradley Bender, President
Visitors by appointment.
Pawlett Historical Society
North Pawlet School, VT Route 30, North Pawlet, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 113, Pawlet, VT 05761
Phone: (802) 645-9529 or (802) 325-2406
Website: pawletthistoricalsociety.org
Contact: Barry Meinerth, President
The society's collections are located in the North Pawlet School, and comprise photographs and post cards, some textiles, and other artifacts pertaining to the Town of Pawlet, its people, businesses, recreation, music, family histories, etc. Visitors by appointment.
Pittsfield Historical Society
Town Hall, 40 Village Green, Pittsfield, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 574, Pittsfield, VT 05762
Hours and Admission: April - November: first and third Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, or by appointment.
Pittsford Historical Society
Eaton Hall, 3399 US Route 7, Pittsford, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 423, Pittsford, VT 05763
Email: hankpgolf@aol.com
Phone: 802-486-2040
Website: www.pittsfordhistorical.com
Contact: Anne Pelkey, Curator
The society is located in the historic 1887 Eaton Hall Museum. Collections include five Granger Stoves made at The Furnace in Pittsford, displays on Pittsford's first settlers, and extensive genealogical records.
Hours and Admission:
April-mid November: Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Poultney Historical Society
Union Academy, Melodeon Factory, and 1896 Schoolhouse On the Green, East Poultney, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 605, East Poultney, VT 05741
Email: info@poultneyhistoricalsociety.org
Phone: (802) 287-5252
Website: www.poultneyhistoricalsociety.org/
Contact: Ina Smith, President
The Society has restored its three buildings as museums: the 1791 Union Academy is a living history one-room schoolhouse; the 1854 Melodeon Factory recently went through major renovations to become once again a blacksmith shop and melodeon factory; and the 1896 Schoolhouse houses the Society's main collections, its genealogical research library, and its offices. The society now offers its award-winning Poultney Audio Walking and Driving Tours at the museums and at the East Poultney General Store. Listening devises may be borrowed at these locations at no cost.
Hours and Admission:June-September, Sundays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, and by appointment. Not yet accessible to the disabled.
Poultney Museum of History & Art
168 York St, Poultney, VT
Mailing Address: 168 York St, Poultney, VT 05764
Email: Rebecca@poultneymuseum.org
Phone: 802-884-8269
Website: poultneymuseum.org/
Contact: Rebecca Ruby, Secretary
Collection, preservation, and promotion of history and art of the Americas Welsh history and art throughout the world through the Welsh-American Genealogical Society.
Hours & Admission: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, see website for admissions info.
Proctor Historical Society
Proctor Free Library, 4 Main Street, Proctor, VT
Mailing Address: Proctor Free Library, 4 Main Street, Proctor, VT 05765
Contact: Nancy Kennedy, (802) 459-2291
The society has files of photographs, documents and written works, marble, family information, books on town history and Vermont history, and some artifacts.
Hours and Admission:Monday - Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am, 2:00 - 8:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - noon, 1:00 - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - noon
Rutland Historical Society
Nickwackett Firehouse, 96 Center Street, Rutland, VT
Mailing Address: 96 Center Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Email: president@rutlandhistory.com
Phone: (802) 775-2006
Website: www.rutlandhistory.com
The society is located in the former Nickwackett Firehouse, built in 1860. Collections focus mainly on the local history of Rutland as it wwas chartered and includes the towns of Proctor, West Rutland, and the City of Rutland. Our collections include costumes, manuscripts, documents, books, and photographs. We are also expanding our website and finding aids with many of our historical, genealogical, and informational collections.
Hours and Admission: Wednesday, 2:00 – 7:00 pm; Saturday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm and by appointment. Free. Displays are accessible. Please email with all concerns or requests ahead of time.
Sherburne Historians
Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Road, Killington, VT
Mailing Address: 1879 River Road, Killington, VT 05751
Email: mowle4@aol.com
Phone: (802) 422-3783
Contact: Margaret Mowle, President
The society has pictures, artifacts, and local history on display.
Hours and Admission:Monday & Friday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm; Wednesday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Shrewsbury Historical Society
Museum, 5419 VT Route 103, Cuttingsville, VT
Mailing Address: 5419 VT Route 103, Cuttingsville, VT 05738
Website: www.shrewsburyhistoricalsociety.com
Contact: Ruth Winkler at (802) 492-3324, ruthcon1@vermontel.net
The museum is located in the former Cuttingsville Church, originally built in 1842, and later renovated and rededicated in 1891. The historical society displays 19th-century household items and furniture, costumes, photographs, books, diaries, toys, and other town memorabilia. The collection also includes video and audio tapes of townspeople and special events, and current Shrewsbury history in scrapbook form.
Hours and Admission:July - October: Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, or by appointment. Free. Wheelchair accessible with parking
Sudbury Historical Society
Town Clerk's Office, Sudbury, VT
Mailing Address: 36 Blacksmith Lane, Sudbury, VT 05733
Email: sudburytownclerk@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 623-7296
Contact: Steve Sgorbati, Town Clerk
Information is in the archives at the town clerk's office. Visitors by appointment.
Tinmouth Historical & Genealogical Society
Town Office, 9 Mtn View Road, Tinmouth, Vt
Mailing Address: 515 North End Road, Tinmouth, VT 05773
Email: tinmouthtown@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 446-2498
Contact: Gail Fallar, secretary
Hours and Admission: Town Clerk's hours: Monday and Thursday, 8:00 am - noon and 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Wallingford Historical Society
Town Hall, 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT
Mailing Address: 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT 05773
Email: ottercreek@vermontel.net
Phone: (802) 446-2614
Contact: Joyce Barbieri
The museum is located on the second floor of the town hall. The collection consists of costume accessories, clothing, photographs, furniture, and other town memorabilia. Genealogical records are also available.
Hours and Admission:Open during town office hours and by appointment. Free. Accessible to the disabled.
Wells Historical Society
Wells Village Library, Wells, VT
Mailing Address: 34 Capron Lane, Wells, VT 05774
Email: ljcapron@gmail.com
Phone: (802) 783-8025
Contact: Joe Capron, President
There is no established museum. The society's collection consists of local photographs, postcards and antique artifacts, and resides in the Wells Village Library at this time. Visitors by appointment.
West Haven Historical Society
Museum, Main Road and Book Road (center of town), West Haven, VT
Mailing Address: 2919 Main Road, West Haven, VT 05743
Email: kellis@rrmc.org
Phone: (802) 265-4880 or (802) 265-2177
Contact: Tad Mandel, Vice President
Our collection of town reports, photographs, memories, and memorbilia will be housed in the Center School once restoration has been completed. We meet the 1st Monday of every month at 7:30 pm. New members welcome. Visitors by appointment.
West Rutland Historical Society
Town Hall, 35 Marble Street, West Rutland, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 385, West Rutland, VT 05777
Email: history@westrutlandvt.org
Contact: Peter Kulig, President
Visitors by appointment.