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.
UPCOMING EVENTS BELOW!!!
Dust Off Your Apron and Your Stories!
The West Newbury Schoolhouse Will Be Open During the West Newbury Festival!
The Newbury Historical Society warmly invites you to visit the Old Schoolhouse on Saturday, August 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the West Newbury Festival.
Handwritten recipes for "Steamed Pudding" and "Wide Awake Joe" from the cookbook of Jennie Leighton King (Mrs George King) - Cookbook from the Newbury Historical Society Collection
On the main floor, we’ll be honoring Newbury’s rich culinary history with a special display of antique kitchen utensils and household appliances—many from years gone by. If you have an old kitchen item with a story behind it, we welcome you to bring it along to share. There will also be a collection of vintage Newbury cookbooks to browse, well-worn and full of history, as well as a few traditional food samples to enjoy.
We’d love for you to bring a treasured family recipe to post on our community bulletin board—a dish that’s been passed down through the generations or a favorite from Sunday dinners. It’s a simple way to keep those memories alive and share them with others.
Downstairs, take a seat, get comfortable, and share a story or two. Whether it’s a memory of a holiday meal, a local tradition, or just a good tale from days past, we’ll be there to record it. With our new cataloging system, these stories will be preserved for future generations to hear and enjoy.
A corner of the West Newbury Schoolhouse is sitting nearly ready for tea time. We hope you come and enjoy this piece of our local history on August 9th!
We hope you'll stop by and spend a little time with us - remembering, sharing and celebrating the heart of our community.
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.
