NEWBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
We seek to engage everyone in Newbury in exploring our town’s rich cultural heritage. We believe that understanding our past builds a better future. We invite you to join us!
ABOUT
The Newbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization in Newbury, Vermont dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its people. Founded in 1866, the Society has a museum and archives, as well as an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the area. The Society has a staff of volunteer curators and researchers, who are committed to making the collections available to the public.
Newbury Historical Society Upcoming Events!
What's Happening?!
We hope everyone has been able to enjoy the slow season of winter! We want to express our deepest thanks to the town of Newbury and its residents for the support and increase in this year's budget! We couldn't provide the programming, steward the West Newbury Schoolhouse building, or manage the vast collection without your help! We hope this year brings continued growth and community to YOU!
Our 2025 Theme!
With spring in the air, the Newbury Historical Society has been busy gearing up for 2025's first few programs! Read more below, and be sure to mark those calendars! We can't wait to see you there!
To read more about this year's theme and some other initiatives for 2025,
The McClintock Scholarship Fund
This spring, the Newbury Historical Society will introduce the Gilbert H. McClintock Memorial Scholarship, a $500 award for a graduating Newbury resident planning to pursue a career in surveying, history, or community service. The scholarship is available to students from Oxbow High School and Blue Mountain Union School. Gilbert McClintock, a beloved and self-taught surveyor who served as a Lister for Newbury for many years, was known for his deep knowledge of the town's landscape and history. His contributions to the community are remembered fondly by his family. The new scholarship expands on the legacy of the McClintock Memorial Fund, which has supported young history enthusiasts for over three decades.
The full details and application process can be obtained through the schools' Guidance Departments. Follow this link for more information.
An opportunity to learn from our friends and neighbors at the Groton Historical Society!
A Recipe for Success - Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks
Friday, May 16th, 6-7 pm
Community and church cookbooks are treasures that give us a glimpse of female groups encapsulated in a place and time. Besides delicious treats, these recipe books can be a springboard to genealogical adventure. Join Historian Erin E. Moulton as we traipse over recipes for Ghorabie, Pacific Slope Punch, and Maple Creams in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes and a “recipe” for research planning. Attendees are encouraged to bring a cherished cookbook or recipe to share with the group. Erin explores more "recipes from the grave" on Substack. You can find her at:
Photo taken by Valerie Punam - "The B & C Cookbook 1904 in a Kitchen Moment"
It takes a village to help preserve and illuminate history in Newbury, and we want to express our deepest thanks to the institutions and charitable donors of 2024, as well as those who provided In-Kind donations and pictures that showcased the events of 2024!