Waterbury Historical Society

10/20/2026

WHS is proud to present this talk by Cornell Professor James Pratt about the all-Black regiment sent to protect infrastructure in Vermont and around New England during World War II. The program is free and open to the public. The society's annual business meeting will immediately precede the presentation.

10/19/2026

🛎️REMINDER: Members, please join us on Saturday, October 24, at 3pm in the Steele Community Room or on Zoom for our annual business meeting. Officer elections, budget approval, and bylaws amendments are all on the agenda. The meeting will be immediately followed by our fall program presentation.

Review bylaws amendments and the proposed 2027 budget in advance of the historical society's annual meeting.

09/27/2026

What an amazing day of Making Hope Cemetery Shine! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out! 🤩

09/15/2026

Join us on Saturday, 10am-2pm, to help the Cemetery Commission tend to the oldest part of Hope Cemetery and Make Hope Shine! All ages of elbow grease welcome and appreciated; come for all or part of the day. The weather looks perfect!

09/04/2026

Stop in to the History Center this Labor Day Weekend to learn more about Waterbury's labor force and the many ways Waterbury workers helped to shape our history. Then head to the Train Station Visitor Center for more history about rail transportation's role! Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm.

09/02/2026

Did you know that before 1868, Waterbury had 18 school districts, each with its own one-room school house for grades 1-8? Some of those buildings are still standing, while others are long gone. In this undated photo from the Waterbury Historical Society archives, students pose outside of District #9's Little River School. It operated until 1935 and the site is now at the bottom of the Waterbury Reservoir.

Learn more about the history of Waterbury schools this weekend at the History Center! Open 11am-3pm Sept. 5 & 6.

08/28/2026

Check out this great piece from WCAX about Waterbury's resiliency in the face of flooding. We're starting to think about the 100th anniversary of the 1927 Flood next year, and this really sets the stage! Thanks to reporter Cat Viglienzoni for stopping by to talk with us and view some of our flood-related exhibits.

Waterbury has learned to rise with the floodwaters - https://www.wcax.com/news/2026/08/26/waterbury-has-learned-rise-with-floodwaters/

08/08/2026

Congratulations to our friends at the Sharon Historical Society on the grand opening of their new museum! They have done an amazing job of showcasing some pretty cool artifacts and key figures in their rich history. Regular hours will be on Sunday afternoons. Check them out if you are in the area!

07/22/2026

☀ Making weekend plans?
📣 📅 Add this program to your calendar!
Alice's research is fascinating and there are some interesting Waterbury connections!

07/11/2026

We're excited to open our latest temporary exhibit in the Steele Community Room at the municipal complex! Worn History: Clothing, Textiles, and Identities Across Generations opens Monday, July 11.