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History artifact tells of service and courage
The artifact presented at the Waterbury Senior Center this month was the Purple Heart awarded to World War II paratrooper and medic Robert (Bob) Haseltine Jr. upon his death behind enemy lines in France.
Nov 62 min read
"Little Wringer" makes big difference in Laundry History
The Colby Little Wringer revolutionized laundry by reducing the effort needed to wring the extra water out of clothes.
Oct 82 min read
Active Collections project featured in Museum magazine
Vermont Historical Society staff Eileen Corcoran and Hannah Kirkpatrick, who run the Activating 21st Century Local History project, wrote this article about the 2025 project cohort, of which Waterbury Historical Society is a participant.
Sep 131 min read
A busy summer for history artifacts
The monthly history artifact and pop-up library visits at the Senior Center continued through the summer, with our Outreach Education Committee focusing on objects related to three successful businesses in Waterbury: Roby's Cider Mill, Derby & Ball, and WDEV.
Sep 102 min read
New exhibit about Derby & Ball history opens in Municipal Complex
Discover Waterbury’s industrial past in a new history exhibit from the Waterbury Historical Society, now on display at the Waterbury Municipal Complex. Learn about the rise and fall of the Derby & Ball Corp., known for producing scythe snaths, baseball bats, and skis.
Jul 82 min read
On Being DOGE’d: Federal Funding Cuts are Threatening Our History
The Trump administration cut federal funding from the IMLS, doing irreparable damage to local libraries and history museums.
Apr 94 min read
Washington County at the center of America's clothespin history
Washington County used to be at the center of clothespin manufacturing in the U.S. The Demeritt Co. was one of these manufacturers.
Mar 94 min read
In the news: WHS begins active collections training program with Vermont Historical Society
WHS president Cheryl Casey and Vermont Historical Society program coordinator Hannah Kirkpatrick talked with WCAX about active collections.
Feb 81 min read
Uncovering the History of an Early 20th c. Lard Bucket from O'Neill Brothers Market
This lard bucket from the O'Neill Brothers Market is an example of an important household product in the early 20th century.
Feb 32 min read
Activating Interest in Local History Collections
WHS will be participating in the inaugural cohort of Vermont Historical Society's Activating 21st Century Local History training program.
Jan 81 min read
Farms and creameries once stamped their butter to stand out from competitors
This butter mold stamped the creamy slab with the location of production to ensure quality.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Sew what? Frary Spool Factory products featured at Senior Center lunch
This monthly presentation highlighted the wood-turning industry in Waterbury in the late 19th century with spools and other artifacts.
Nov 9, 20242 min read
The Indomitable Dominoes Set and the Great Flood of 1927
This month's history artifact at the Senior Center lunch was a set of dominoes that survived a great flood.
Oct 5, 20241 min read
Join the team of history keepers
We're now accepting applications for a part-time collections manager.
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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