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Hartford Historical Society, Hartford, VT

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Hartford Historical Society

Local history society that keeps artifacts, photographs, and documents from Hartford and nearby Upper Valley villages.

1461 Maple St., Hartford, VT 05047 · Hartford, VT

About Hartford Historical Society

The society looks after the history and everyday objects of Hartford Village, West Hartford, White River Junction, Wilder, and Quechee. It runs educational programs, sends out a newsletter five times a year, offers genealogy help, and visits local schools. Its free public talks are held at the Greater Hartford United Church of Christ in Hartford Village.

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