Sunday, May 18 — 2:00-4:00PM Preview of The Michelman Gallery 2026 Exhibit County History Museum Join us at a preview of this season’s new exhibit in The Michelman Gallery of fine works by Windham County artists.
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Guest Exhibit Opening – Works by Arlo Monroe – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7 — 2:00-4:00PM. Guest Exhibit Opening of Works by Arlo Monroe, Research Center (formerly the History Museum). Paintings and prints from the collection of Charles Marchant will be on display this season in the new Research Center. On Sunday, June 7th at 2:00, Charles Marchant will share memories of his talented former colleague… Continue reading
13,000 Years of Abenaki History – Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18 — 7PM 13,000 years of Abenaki History Williamsville Hall, Williamsville Travel through 13,000 years with Professor Goodby of Franklin Pierce University to learn more about the first people here. Professor Goodby will share what his many meticulous digs in our region can tell us about them.
Windham County History Fair – Saturday, August 15, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 10:00 – 4:00 Windham County History Fair Historic Newfane Common, Route 30, Newfane The 2026 County History Fair will celebrate not only Windham County’s heritage, but the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as well. Parade starts at 10:00. Antique cars; Historic Re-Enactors; Exhibits by State and County Historical… Continue reading
Annual Meeting, Potluck and Special Program – Friday, August 28, 2026
Friday, August 28 — 5:30PM NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30, Newfane 5:30: Annual Meeting of the Historical Society 6:00: Potluck — Bring a dish to share. Drinks provided. 6:45: Program — Jessie Haas, author and President of the Westminster Historical Society, will share her knowledge of those deeply conflicted and violent years when Westminster… Continue reading
Newfane Heritage Festival – October 10 – 11, 2026
Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11 Newfane Heritage Festival On the Common, Route 30, Newfane Village Visit our booth at the Newfane Heritage Festival! Photographs, maps, old books, greeting cards on sale, bargain table, and much more.
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
Annual Meeting, Pot-Luck, and History Program – August 23, 2024
Please join us on Friday, August 23 for the HSWC Annual Meeting, Pot-Luck and Program at NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30, in Newfane, VT. The evening’s program includes two presentations: the first by Charles Marchant on Early Photography of Windham County, and the second by Robert DuGrenier on Windham County artist, Lucy Booth. All are invited to attend.
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
HO Scale Model of the Newfane Station Available for Sale
Attention Model Railroaders! The West River Railroad Museum and The Historical Society of Windham County now has the HO Scale model kit of the Newfane Station for sale. The Newfane Station was one of 10 stations on the West River Line and is now home to the West River Railroad Museum. The kit was made… Continue reading