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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
Society partners with Town to create VT250th local committee
The historical society and Town of Waterbury have partnered to establish a special committee to coordinate and support local activities celebrating the 250th of the founding of the United States and the Republic of Vermont.
Sep 82 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
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
Drink beer, learn local history
Prohibition Pig restaurant has curated a new display of historic photographs that includes items from the WHS collections.
Jan 131 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
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