Thank you for visiting the web site of the Historical Society of Windham County in Newfane, VT.
- The County Museum is located on the main street (Route 30) in Newfane, one of the most beautiful villages in Vermont and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The West River Railroad Museum is located on Cemetery Hill Road (a short walk from the County Museum.)
- Visitors to the Museums have been delighted by the quality of our collection.
- We invite you to visit and explore our museums and see for yourself why it has been described as “…one of the most intriguing small collections in Vermont.”
Jailhouse Rock!
Support the renovation of the historic Windham County Jail Building here in Newfane Village on:
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 6 PM
On the Common in Newfane
in front of the county jail building.
Admission is free. All donations made during this benefit concert will support the renovation of the County Jail building and the installation of new exhibits in the new home of the Windham County History Museum.
Music by local rockers, the Wyld Nightz Band!
Please join us in thanking and supporting our event sponsors: * Fayetteville Corner * The Fat Crow * Green Mountain Wine Shop * Hempicurean * Lost Mile Automotive * Riverbend Farm Market * West River Lodge
Come on everybody, let’s rock!
Donate Now To Support The New Jail Building Renovation
Visit Us
The County Museum and the West River Railroad Museum will be open for the 2024 season from Saturday, May 25th through mid-October.
County Museum hours: Saturday and Sunday from Noon – 5:00PM. (Also by appointment.).
West River Railroad Museum: Saturdays and Sundays from Noon – 4:00 PM. (Also by appointment.)
Admission: Admission is always free to the Museums of The Historical Society of Windham County. Donations are appreciated.
Please feel free to contact us by E-mail with any inquiries, or submit genealogy requests on the form provided.
