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Waldo returns for more adventures in the History Center
Find Waldo Local has returned to Waterbury and the History Center by popular demand to encourage reading, shopping, and learning local.
Jul 4, 20252 min read
July program shares a Vermonter’s unique journey to preserve history
Join us for a captivating afternoon with timber framer Will Gusakov of Goosewing Timberworks (Lincoln, VT), as he shares his extraordinary experience helping to rebuild one of the world’s most iconic historical landmarks—Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Jun 11, 20251 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 10, 20251 min read
📣 We're looking for history keepers to join the historical society board!
Waterbury Historical Society seeks nominees to fill three vacancies on its board of directors. Nominations are due August 15 and elections take place at the annual meeting in October.
Jun 10, 20251 min read
State historical society recognizes volunteers with award for extended service
Two longtime volunteers with the historical society received an Award of Achievement for Extended Service from the Vermont Historical Society in May.
Jun 10, 20252 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 8, 20251 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 9, 20254 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 9, 20254 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 8, 20251 min read
Local news covers winter program about lost ski areas' history
Program committee chair Skip Flanders and society president Cheryl Casey filled in for scheduled speaker Brian Lindner.
Feb 3, 20251 min read
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