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General Lafayette returns to Waterbury for bicentennial of Grand Farewell Tour

On June 29, 1825, General Lafayette reportedly stopped in Waterbury at the home of prominent Waterbury citizen Ezra Butler. Accompanied by then-Governor Cornelius Van Ness, Lafayette was introduced to the politician, lawyer, preacher, and Revolutionary War veteran whose home on N. Main St. was among the first wood frame structures in town. Butler was elected the 11th governor of Vermont the following year. Butler’s daughter Fanny was also in attendance to greet the Marquis.

Jul 42 min read

Historical Society to Recreate Encounter with Lafayette to Mark Bicentennial of Frenchman’s Tour of Vermont

Waterbury Historical Society has partnered with the Vermont chapter of the American Friends of Lafayette to do an interpretive reenactment of General Lafayette’s visit to Waterbury as he made his way from Montpelier to Burlington, the final stop on his Farewell Tour of the young country whose independence he helped win.

Jun 101 min read

Memorial Day ceremony and 19th annual Ghost Walk to be held at Hope Cemetery

All community members are invited to Hope Cemetery in downtown Waterbury on Monday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. for a traditional Memorial Day service led by American Legion Post 59, followed by the 19th annual Ghost Walk.

May 81 min read

Lost ski areas history program added to Winterfest schedule

WHS brings winter-themed history to the 2025 Winterfest schedule with a program about the "lost" local ski areas.

Nov 26, 20241 min read

Find Waldo in the History Center and Support Local Businesses

Waldo is back to explore the History Center and support all things local in Waterbury!

Jul 3, 20241 min read

In the news: WHS awarded RW grant for exhibit on Little River history

WHS received a grant from Revitalizing Waterbury to support a special temporary exhibit coming this fall about the Little River area.

Jun 7, 20241 min read

Honor and Remember: Memorial Day 2024 Ceremony and Ghost Walk

On Memorial Day morning, May 27, Waterbury Historical Society partnered with American Legion Post 59 for the 18th year to commemorate those

Jun 5, 20244 min read