Dummerston Historical Society

10/08/2026

Dummerston Historical Society Celebrates its 50 th Anniversary

The Dummerston Historical Society invites the public to its quarterly meeting and 50 th anniversary party on Sunday, October 18, from 2-4 pm. at the society’s schoolhouse in Dummerston Center adjacent to the town office.

There will be a brief business meeting followed by a program reviewing the history of the schoolhouse, which has been moved several times and was once the town garage, the origin and development of the Dummerston Historical Society, and tribute to the many involved in its transition over the years, along with highlighting the many programs and exhibits.

Sampling of the many program and exhibits over the years will be on display, including the spectacular Bicentennial quilt created by over two dozen Dummerston women in 1976; other displays include photographs of the quarries, fi****ms, Dummerston neighborhoods -the Center, West Dummerston, Slab Hollow, and others, authors of Dummerston, Faces of Dummerston, and many more.
Past officers, directors, exhibitors, program presenters, residents of Dummerston and surrounding towns, and all interested in learning about history, are especially encouraged to attend, and to share
informally, their memories, stories and memorabilia of this remarkable building and organization.

And of course, save room for a piece of anniversary cake!!
Dummerston Historical Society welcomes all! Programs are free of charge and the building is accessible.
Info: [email protected], [email protected]

Our photos: The 250th Anniversary quilt and the fantastic group of women who put it all together.

10/03/2026

DUMMERSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OPEN THIS SUNDAY, OCT 4, 1-3 PM

and
DURING APPLE PIE FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, OCT 11, 9:30 – 2:30

Come visit us at the Historical Society Schoolhouse in Dummerston
Center adjacent to the Town Office!

View current exhibit, historical items, albums featuring previous exhibits such as Stone Walls in Dummerston, the historic West Dummerston covered bridge, Faces of Dummerston, neighborhoods of Dummerston, Dummerston Fire Dept., Authors of Dummerston, Dummerston History, Artists of Dummerston,
genealogy records, and much more!

The Dummerston Historical Society welcomes all visitors to its accessible historic Schoolhouse during its open hours on the first and third Sunday afternoons of the month and special openings such as the upcoming Dummerston Apple Pie Festival. There is no admission charge though donations are always welcome. Board
members are present to answer questions and help locate materials.
Information:
[email protected] or [email protected].
Hope to see you here!!

09/28/2026

The 2027 CALENDARS ARE HERE!!

The new Scenes of Dummerston calendars for 2027 have been lovingly compiled with all new photographs and they are now printed and available to buy.

You can get your copy - or make that 2 or 3 copies, or more - at the town office during regular business hours. They can also be purchased at the Historical Society anytime our doors are open.

These full color calendars are still reasonably priced at $15 per copy and make wonderful Christmas and holiday gifts. Send them out as your own Christmas cards!

Thanks to Sheila (who compiled it), all the great photographers (who dared to submit their images), and to you - for buying it and supporting the Dummerston Historical Society!

09/15/2026

LAST OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THIS EXHIBIT
CHRONICLES OF VERMONT LIFE: FARMS, RIVERS AND FAIRS

Photography Exhibit by Charles Fish
Sunday, September 20 12-2 pm
(note change of time from past openings)

Chuck's photos features subjects he has explored on water, on foot and in the four books he has authored, all available to review at the exhibit. Accompanying the photos is a detailed guide designed to share information regarding family farms in Vermont and their history, especially the Fish family farm, how fairs have become an
important of a community's history, and how rivers work and how they become features of our human habitat.

All are welcome to attend at the Dummerston Historical Society in Dummerston Center next to the Town Office.
There is no admission charge. And you are most welcome to view other items at the Historical Society such as albums of previous program and exhibits and genealogies. Board members will be available to assist you, and chances are that Chuck, the author and photographer, will be present to visit with you and answer questions.
The Dummerston Historical Society is accessible. Info: Muriel at [email protected] or Gail at
[email protected]. HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY!!

09/09/2026

Windham County Historical Society invites all to a two day story telling session in October.

Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm and Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 pm. In honor of our nation's 250th, the Historical Society of Windham County is sponsoring a weekend

09/03/2026

CHRONICLES OF VERMONT LIFE: FARM, RIVERS AND FAIRS.

Photography Exhibit by Charles Fish

Open this Sunday, September 6, from 1-3 pm and again Sunday, September 20.

Chuck's photos feature subjects he has explored on water, on foot and in the four books he has authored, all available to review at the exhibit. Accompanying the photos is a detailed guide designed to share information regarding family farms in Vermont and their history, especially the Fish family farm, how fairs have become an
important part of a community's history, and how rivers work and how they become features of our human habitat.

All are welcome to attend at the Dummerston Historical Society in Dummerston Center next to the Town Office.
There is no admission charge. And you are most welcome to view other items at the Historical Society such as albums of previous programs and exhibits, and genealogies. Board members will be available to assist you, and chances are that Chuck, the author and photographer, will be present to visit with you and answer questions.

The Dummerston Historical Society is accessible. Yes, we have air conditioning! Info: Muriel at [email protected] or Gail at [email protected].

HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY!!

08/27/2026

We are always looking for photographs!
Would you loan us a your picture(s) and let us scan them?

If you have pictures of your house, your family, your road, your kids at school, etc. we would love to see them.

We are especially looking for photographs or ephemera related to Dummerston schools. Graduation pictures? Sports teams? School projects? Teachers? Anything with a school building in it? Old graduation and commencement programs? From ANY date from the 1940's right up to 2026.
Did you attend the Village school in the 1970's? Maybe you have some pictures.
Did you attend the "new" East-West Road school? Or the Center schoolhouse, or the Hollow school, or even Canoe Brook (closed in 1951).
Your family history is part of our town history. We hope you will share it with us.
Just contact anyone at the Historical Society via DM or email, or just stop in on any Sunday when we are open. (Next open on Sunday September 6).
Today is tomorrow's history.

08/14/2026

https://www.historicalsocietyofwindhamcounty.org/news/2026/04/windham-county-history-fair-august-15-2026/

Saturday, August 15, 2026 — 10:00 – 4:00 Windham County History Fair Historic Newfane Common, Route 30, Newfane Step back in time at the Windham County

08/13/2026

CHRONICLES OF VERMONT LIFE: FARM, RIVERS AND FAIRS.

Photograph exhibit by Charles Fish, is open for viewing at the Dummerston Historical Society in Dummerston Center this Sunday, August 16, from 1-3 pm and again on Sunday, September 6.

Chuck's photos feature subjects he has explored on water, on foot and in the four books he has authored, all available to review at the exhibit. Accompanying the photos is a detailed guide designed to share information regarding family farms in Vermont and their history, especially the Fish family farm, how county and rural fairs have become an important of a community's history, and how rivers work and how they become features of our human habitat.

All are welcome to attend, there is no admission charge. And you are most welcome to view other items at the Historical Center such as albums of previous program and exhibits and genealogies. Board members will be available to assist you.
The Dummerston Historical Society is accessible and we have air-conditioning!
Info: Muriel at [email protected] or [email protected]. HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY!!

Our image is from a 1960's fair. The Hell Drivers were a traveling driving show that performed spectacular stunts with cars including jumps and crashes. They were active from the 1940's into the 1980's and were frequent performers at the Champlain Valley fair.
(They will not be performing this Sunday at our open house).

07/30/2026

NEW EXHIBIT by Charles Fish open at Dummerston Historical Society this Sunday, August from 1-3 pm.

Chronicles of Vermont Life: Farms, Rivers and Fairs, a new photography exhibit by Charles Fish, Dummerston resident and retired English professor, will be open for viewing this
Sunday, August 2 and again on August 16 from 1- 3 pm at the Dummerston Historical Society in Dummerston Center.

Chuck’s photos features glimpses of subjects he has explored on the water, on foot and in the four books he has authored. The main purpose of the photos is documentary, for example, to tell something of how rivers work and how they become features of our human habitat. A detailed guide to the photos shares much information as to family farms in Vermont and their history, especially the Fish family farm, and how fairs became an important part of a community’s history, some still ongoing.

We are AIR CONDITIONED, so no excuse for not visiting!
All are welcome to attend, there is no admission charge. The Historical Society is accessible.

Come view the exhibit and converse with the photographer, Chuck Fish.
Info: Muriel at [email protected] or [email protected]