Waterford-VT Historical Society

Waterford-VT Historical Society The Waterford Historical Society meets 4th Wednesday, March-September, at 6:30 p.m. in Davies Library, Lower Waterford. It once graced a dining room in the St.

In 2016 we received our 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS and became the Vermont Historical Society’s youngest member. We are also listed with the state of Vermont and carry insurance. We offer a robust public schedule of FREE monthly programs from February through October, including hikes along historic paths and archaeological test surveys when the weather cooperates. We partner with other interes

t groups in Waterford to sponsor joint events, including the Davies Memorial Library, Lower Waterford Congregational Church, Northeastern Speedway, and the Waterford Elementary School. The WHS has launched an on-going oral history project to record the stories of town elders. We welcome participation by anyone with a Waterford connection, including current property owners. We also invite those with a knack for video storytelling to help us tape interviews for future generations. We maintain an Archives Cabinet that merged separate donations to the Davies Memorial Library and the Town Clerk’s Office. We established a system to organize the material into recognizable categories to chronicle how Waterford developed since its incorporation in 1793. Objects that are too large or too heavy are located in the town vault. The cabinet stands in the Town Office Lobby next to a display case we repurposed with cooperation from the library and help from the town road crew. It highlights two of craftsman William “Red” Morrison’s four miniatures. The other two are located in the church foyer. All four were returned to Waterford when they were deaccessioned from different cultural institutions. The glass display case is located below an oversized photo painting of Lower Waterford by noted outdoor photographer Winston Pote. Johnsbury House when it was a commercial hotel. This artifact was donated to Waterford when the hotel was converted to senior residences. Other visual artifacts donated to Waterford may be found on the walls of the Town Clerk’s Office and on a top shelf of the library located upstairs. When you stop by for a visit, please check out the Vermont book section to discover more about the Northeast Kingdom. We are so enthusiastic about rhubarb and its valuable role in the diet of the town’s early settlers that we host one annual fund raiser every June that celebrates all the sweet and tart ways to enjoy this green or red vegetable! Surface mail may be sent to P.O. Box 56, Lower Waterford, VT 05848.

Waterford Historical Society Jumps Into SummerWaterford—As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Waterford Histo...
06/10/2026

Waterford Historical Society Jumps Into Summer

Waterford—As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Waterford Historical Society raises up the town’s complicated and intriguing history as a Connecticut River settlement dating to 1780.

Taking a first look halfway back in time, the volunteer group teams up with the Davies Memorial Library on Saturday June 20 at 1 pm to welcome UVM professor of anthropology Luis Vivanco presenting “When the Bicycle Came to Vermont.” More than a mechanical invention, bicycles in the 1880s prompted road improvements, gave women a chance to enjoy a wheeled sport, and opened novel advertising techniques for retailers.

Enjoy the lively talk with its many visual treats, then dip into refreshments, with donut morsels generously donated by Eddie’s Bakery, a local business marking its own historic 70th anniversary this year. PHOTO: Bicycle club on the K**b, late 1800s. Courtesy of St. Johnsbury History & Heritage Center.

Teenagers making a historic difference in Waterford this month!
05/13/2026

Teenagers making a historic difference in Waterford this month!

Research and history from Waterford, Vermont, with community input and event listings.

Here's the segment on Waterford, VT that ran on WCAX this evening!
04/22/2026

Here's the segment on Waterford, VT that ran on WCAX this evening!

The town's strategic location once made it a popular stopover for travelers. That legacy lives on in historic inns still welcoming guests.

Waterford residents Rudi and Emily Grass (née Rainville) tackle a new adventure that has roots in Emily's family history...
04/13/2026

Waterford residents Rudi and Emily Grass (née Rainville) tackle a new adventure that has roots in Emily's family history: https://www.northstarmonthly.com/news/st-johnsbury-country-club-is-back-in-familiar-hands/article_f4c90c4e-0766-4bae-8b36-ad1b4b6bc186.html/?capssss&fbclid=IwY2xjawRKFsBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5YkxjQk9MMWZwelBQZmhWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrQVgH8Aa-X-uQAPgsgYWVRhFRKZ9WuH-lmuemp0wbkULbF_kTURTl7UPQ_N_aem_ZRTaisWhYDw8Mi-0IF5__g

Rudolf and Emily Grass are the soon-to-be owners of the St. Johnsbury Country Club, marking its return to local ownership. They aim to restore the club's community atmosphere, drawing on Emily's deep familiar connection to the course.

Winter on your mind? This photo was noticed by community history fan Paul Chouinard: Winter 1974-75, Lower Waterford, ph...
01/27/2026

Winter on your mind? This photo was noticed by community history fan Paul Chouinard: Winter 1974-75, Lower Waterford, photograph by Clyde Smith.

Here is the Waterford, Vermont portion of the 1858 Wallings map, with close-up views of Waterford Village and Lower Wate...
01/08/2026

Here is the Waterford, Vermont portion of the 1858 Wallings map, with close-up views of Waterford Village and Lower Waterford.

Diamond mines? Yes! Take a look at this tale of one of Lower Waterford's noted residents, not very long ago:
01/02/2026

Diamond mines? Yes! Take a look at this tale of one of Lower Waterford's noted residents, not very long ago:

Research and history from Waterford, Vermont, with community input and event listings.

Our condolences to the family of Pauline (née Lapierre) Gingue of Waterford, VT.
12/09/2025

Our condolences to the family of Pauline (née Lapierre) Gingue of Waterford, VT.

Pauline J. (Lapierre) Gingue, 92, of St. Johnsbury, VT, formerly of Waterford, VT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.

What great news in today’s The Caledonian-Record!
11/11/2025

What great news in today’s The Caledonian-Record!

On a late November afternoon, the town office and Davies Memorial Library look lovely.
11/06/2025

On a late November afternoon, the town office and Davies Memorial Library look lovely.

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P. O. Box 56
Lower Waterford, VT
05848

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