About the
Dummerston Historical Society
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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 Dummerston Historical Society is pleased to present a new exhibit from its growing collection of local portraits, Faces of Dummerston II. Most photographs were taken by Charles Fish, others provided to DHS. (Please visit the Exhibits section to hear Chuck's Opening Day comments!)
Here you will find over 100 new photos, some of ancestors sadly gone, others of newcomers who have just unpacked. We have farmers and foresters, painters and printmakers, butchers and bakers (but no candlestick makers). We welcome new photos. If you have some to share, we will scan them, keep copies, and return the originals. All pictures will be preserved in albums for future presentations. You can be part of the historical record.
Many of you will remember seeing the first “Faces of Dummerston: A Work in Progress” exhibit in June 2023. Those 150-plus photos are now in albums and will also be available for viewing.
The public is invited, admission is free. Information: gailsvt@gmail.com or 802-254-9311.
Dummerston Historical Society welcomes all visitors; one does not need to be a member to attend any of its functions. The Schoolhouse in Dummerston Center is handicapped accessible. Please call any member or Muriel Taylor at 802-380-7525 for information or visit www.dummerstonhistoricalsociety.org. You are always welcome.
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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 Society is handicapped accessible and free of charge. For more info, call 802 254-9311 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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SOCIAL MEDIA: Visit our Facebook page by clicking this link.
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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.
“Faces of Dummerston II” Photography Exhibit
Now on display at the historic Schoolhouse in Dummerston Center
DHS Seeks Members’ Input –April 24, 2025 Meeting
The Dummerston Historical Society’s quarterly meeting will be held in the Schoolhouse in Dummerston Center on Thursday, April 24th, with an expanded business meeting for members and interested friends from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., followed by refreshments and a program at 7:30 p.m.
Business meetings can be humdrum affairs, but not this one! The DHS directors invite Society members and others to help guide the directors as they plan for this year’s events and the future of the Society. This will be an open ended discussion gathering ideas and comments regarding the role of members, day and time of quarterly meetings, programs, exhibits, general direction and whatever else attendees would like to suggest. Your participation will be greatly appreciated!
The business meeting will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by the showing of the circa 1950 film, “Green Mountain Land”, a Robert Flaherty Production, with narration by Dummerston’s Ted Glabach. In addition, there will be a soft opening of the Society’s newest exhibit, Schoolhouse Attic Treasures, featuring framed and unframed works of art, historical documents and photographs that are a previously unseen part of the Society’s collection.
All Society events are free and open to the public but memberships are vitally important to the continued success of the Society. Dues and donations enable the maintenance of the Schoolhouse and other expenses. We thank you for your generosity. Additional information: gailsvt@gmail.com or 802-490-0728.
BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Muriel Taylor
Chuck Fish • Ruth Hoffman
Jody Normandeau • John Pinkney
Sara Ryan • Gail Sorenson
MAILING ADDRESS:
Dummerston Historical Society
P.O. Box 8064
Brattleboro, VT 05304
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
1521 Middle Road
Dummerston, VT
05346