Derby Historical Society
Museum, 35 Junior High Drive, Derby Center, VT
Mailing Address: PO Box 357, Derby, VT 05829
Email: bill@gardyne-vermont.com
Phone: 802-766-5324
Contact: Bill Gardyne, president
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Upcoming Events
September 15, 2024
On Sunday afternoon, September 15, the Derby Historical Society & Museum will present a free lecture with refreshments. The lecture is based on the recent book published by the Derby Historical Society on the Covid-19 crisis in the town of Derby. This book is the first Vermont town history written as a local response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The book’s author, Ken Lawson, will present the lecture. The talk will be at 2:00PM and is free. The Museum address is 35 Junior High Drive, Derby, VT. For more information contact Bill Gardyne at 802-766-5324.
The Derby Historical Society brings together people interested in Derby history. The society collects, preserves, and displays material to illustrate the history of the town. The Derby Historical Society Museum is housed in the old 1840 Derby Academy building. Its aim is to be accessible to all who wish to examine, study, and preserve it. We also disseminate historical information by holding public live presentations and provide information through local media, coordinate with local schools, and provide information to educate the public about local Derby heritage. We cooperate with the state and neighboring societies in collecting and preserving local heritage.
Hours and Admission:
The museum is open in the summer on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 – 4:00 or by appointment.
Admission is free, donations are greatly appreciated.
Orleans County Historical Society
The Orleans County Historical Society owns and operates the Old Stone House Museum, the people’s history museum of Orleans County, located in the Brownington Village Historic District. The Old Stone House and the Lawrence Barn, an agricultural exhibit, are open for guided tours from May 15 to October 15. All Orleans County residents receive a discount on admissions at the Museum. The visitor’s center, located in the Alexander Twilight House across from the museum, is open year-round. The Prospect Hill Observatory, offering a panoramic view of Orleans County and beyond, is open from May 1 to November 1. The library and archives, in the Cyrus Easton House are open by appointment year-round.
Each year the museum sponsors a series of public events and educational programs including the Collector’s Fair, the Northeast Kingdom History Fair, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show Time Traveler’s Day Camp and Heritage Craft Classes, as well as lectures. This year, students from all over Orleans County will participate in a variety of educational program offered by the museum including; History Fair, Spring Field Day, history day camp and Fall Harvest Day.
The museum seeks donations of objects, photographs, and written or printed material relevant to the history of Orleans County. For more information on programs or membership please call 754-2022, visit our website http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/, or stop by and visit at 109 Old Stone House Rd., Brownington, VT 05860
Vermont Historical Society
