Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 10:00 – 4:00 Windham County History Fair Historic Newfane Common, Route 30, Newfane Step back in time at the Windham County History Fair and 250th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 15th from 10:00 to 4:00 on Newfane’s Historic Common. Free admission, free events, free parking; the Fair celebrates Windham County’s… Continue reading
Jail & County Museum
County History Museum Grand Opening May 31, 2025
Join us in celebrating Grand Opening of the Society’s new County History Museum in the old 1825 Jail Building! There will be an outdoor concert featuring the Grafton Cornet Band– which has its own history having been founded in 1867. There will be food and popcorn and picnicking on the Common. More details will follow.. Saturday, May 31st at… Continue reading
Jailhouse Rock a Success
The Jailhouse Rock event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 was a great success. We’re grateful to everyone who turned out and to those who donated. We appreciate your support of this community project. A special thanks to our event sponsors: Fayetteville Corner * The Fat Crow * Green Mountain Wine Shop * Hempicurean * Lost Mile Automotive * Riverbend Farm Market * West River Lodge And to… Continue reading
Matching Gift Received
The Historical Society has received a $10,000 Matching Gift for the new History Museum in the County Jail. Your donations for the renovation of the jail building and the installation of new exhibits will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Please consider donating to this major project and stay tuned for announcements about the building’s grand opening in 2025!