Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 10:00 – 4:00

Windham County History Fair

Historic Newfane Common, Route 30, Newfane

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The 2026 County History Fair will celebrate not only Windham County’s heritage, but the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as well. Led by the 1947 Vermont State Police cruiser, old “Monty,” the Parade at 10:00 starts the event on the Historic Common in Newfane.

Historic Re-enactors will demonstrate musket firing, spy crafting and artillery. Exhibits by State and County Historical Societies and Museums (listed below); Blacksmithing, Bookbinding (bring your old books for an evaluation!), Genealogy (bring your questions about your family research!), Beekeeping, Telegraph Operating and Woodworking Demonstrations throughout the day; Tours of the County Courthouse and the old Newfane Cemetery, the County History Museum in the Old County Jail and the West River Railroad Museum; play in the Vermont Trivia Contest (prizes for the winners!); Vote for your favorite Antique car; Crafters, Music with Bills Band, Raffles, Crafters, Vernon Creamie Food Truck, and much more!  Check back here on the Historical Society’s website for updates on the day’s schedule of presentations, tours, and demonstrations.

Vermont Historical Society
Vermont State Archives & Records Administration
Vermont Old Cemeteries Association
Vermont State Police
Brattleboro Historical Society
Brookline Historical Society
Dummerston Historical Society
Guilford Historical Society
Londonderry Arts and Historical Society
Putney Historical Society
Townshend Historical Society
Town of Windham Historical Society
Four Museums of Rockingham:
Bellows Falls Historical Society,
Grist Mill and the riverfront Park,
Saxtons River Historical Society,
Rockingham Meeting House,
Rockingham Library
Brattleboro Words Project
Estey Organ Museum
Moore Free Library
Collections Care & Conservation Alliance
Gilfeather Turnip Group, Wardsboro