Sunday, March 30, 2025 NewBrook Fire Station, Rt.30, Newfane Doors open at 4:00PM Join us on Sunday, March 30th for the Historical Society of Windham County’s Annual Soup Fest and Silent Auction, held at NewBrook FireStation, on Rte. 30 in Newfane. 4:00: Doors open 4:00 to 5:30: Bidding & the 50/50 Raffle 5:30: Soup and… Continue reading
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From Tap to Table
The Historical Society of Windham County Invites you to visit: BENSCH MOUNTAIN MAPLE 1099 VT RT-30, Newfane, Vermont Sunday, March 16th at 2:00 PM Maple sugaring is a Vermont heritage, passed down from generation to generation by farmers who have worked to create the World’s Best Maple Syrup. Southern Vermonters Sam Bourne and Jamie Nystrom… Continue reading
Annual Meeting, Pot-Luck, and History Program
Friday, August 23, 2024 – the HSWC Annual Meeting, Pot-Luck and Program at NewBrook Fire Station, Route 30, in Newfane, VT.
Jailhouse Rock a Success
The Jailhouse Rock event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 was a great success. We’re grateful to everyone who turned out and to those who donated. We appreciate your support of this community project. A special thanks to our event sponsors: Fayetteville Corner * The Fat Crow * Green Mountain Wine Shop * Hempicurean * Lost Mile Automotive * Riverbend Farm Market * West River Lodge And to… Continue reading
HO Scale Model of the Newfane Station Available for Sale
Attention Model Railroaders! The West River Railroad Museum and The Historical Society of Windham County now has the HO Scale model kit of the Newfane Station for sale. The Newfane Station was one of 10 stations on the West River Line and is now home to the West River Railroad Museum. The kit was made… Continue reading
Research Center Transformation
The building you have known until now as the County Museum is undergoing a transformation. Many of our exhibits and artifacts are being sent to Jail, which leaves us plenty of room for historical research. The Society is the recipient of a generous donation from a Society member to purchase a new and upgraded scanner… Continue reading
Matching Gift Received
The Historical Society has received a $10,000 Matching Gift for the new History Museum in the County Jail.