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Historical Society of Windham County, Newfane, VT

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Historical Society of Windham County

Vermont county historical society running three local history sites in the village of Newfane.

11 Jail Street, Newfane, VT 05345 · Newfane, VT

About Historical Society of Windham County

The Historical Society of Windham County serves as the central collection point for the history of Windham County, Vermont. It operates three sites: the County History Museum in a former 1825 jail, the West River Railroad Museum in an 1880 station and water tank house, and a Research Center for library, archive, and genealogy work. Visitors can also see the village of Newfane, which the society describes as one of the most photographed villages in Vermont. The society hosts educational events and a local history fair held every other year in August.

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