Dummerston Historical Society

CURRENT STATUS 2025:  We are open! We’re looking forward to upcoming Quarterly Meetings that will feature interesting programs from local presenters, in the comfort of our historic Schoolhouse.

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The newly-renamed Dummerston Fire Department is celebrating 75 years of dedicated service since its founding as the West Dummerston Fire Department in 1950.

To share the story and the history of the Fire Department, the Dummerston Historical Society and the Dummerston Fire Department have partnered to present an exhibit at the Historical Center in Dummerston Center to run through the end of the year which features the stories and artifacts from 75 years of the West Dummerston Fire Department.

View various pieces of equipment, note how fire hose nozzles and hoses have changed over the years. Learn about the extensive training firefighters are required to complete. You will recognize photos of many of your friends and neighbors who have been active in the department over the years. And keep in mind that all of the personnel with the Dummerston Fire Department are volunteers! The exhibit will be open on the first and third Sundays of each month, 1-3 pm. 

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Dummerston Historical Society, in Dummerston Center, is accessible and programs are free, though donations are always welcome.  Open hours are the first and third Sundays from 1-3 pm.  Special hours are always available by arrangement with a Board member.  Information:  802-380-7525

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OUR BEGINNINGS AND OUR WORK TODAY:  The Dummerston Historical Society was founded in 1976 by Harrison Evans, Thomas Johnson, and Richard Virkstis, three Dummerston residents committed to preserving the stories, artifacts, photographs, maps and other items of historical significance to the town. Today, the DHS continues to preserve, document, and educate on the history of Dummerston, Vermont. The Society is based in the former Center Schoolhouse in Dummerston Center, once a one-room schoolhouse that has been restored and added onto to create a meeting place and exhibition and archival space for the Society.

When open, the Schoolhouse offers an opportunity to explore genealogies, review photographs of past exhibits, search scrapbooks and discover the many artifacts in the Society’s collection. Albums featuring Slab Hollow, Dummerston Center, West Dummerston Village, Houses of Dummerston, Artists of Dummerston, Authors of Dummerston, and many others will be available for viewing and discussion.

 

The Schoolhouse is open the first and third Sunday afternoons of the month from 1 pm - 3 pm. The Society is handicapped accessible and free of charge. For more info, call 802 490-0728 or 802 321-8791.

 

 

MEETINGS & PROJECTS:  The DHS holds four meetings a year – one annual meeting in January and three others quarterly, held in the third week of April, July, and October. The Society also plans one to four public events per year, which include photography and art exhibitions, educational programs, and open houses. A project documenting current history called “Making History” and efforts to record oral histories are ongoing.

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VOLUNTEERING:  The DHS is a nonprofit that relies entirely on the volunteer work and generosity of its members, and new volunteers are always welcome. Your interests and time available will be appreciated.

 

DONATIONS:  Tax-deductible donations are always gratefully accepted. If you wish to donate, please contact us via email.

 

CONTACT:  For information on upcoming events, donating, becoming a member, or accessing the society’s archives, please refer to the information on this website, and for further questions email dummerstonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com and a board member will respond to you as soon as possible.