Berlin Historical Society July 22, 2008 Meeting Notice

Berlin Historical Society June 17, 2008 Meeting Minutes with notes on Expo 2008 on June 20-22, 2008

The purpose of the Berlin Historical Society is well stated in the first article of its constitution which says: "The purpose of the Society shall be to bring together those people interested in history, and especially in the history of Berlin, Vermont.  Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and union, and promotes a better appreciation of our American Heritage."

The Berlin Historical Society was founded at a meeting on April 15, 1982 and we have been meeting continually since that date.  Our meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of most every month at the Berlin Town Hall.  We now have permanent space in the newly renovated town hall as well as additional space for a display case.  Our private entrance with our name on the door is next to the town halls main entrance.

 

Our work consists of collecting and cataloguing newly donated material and developing databases of Town Records.  A partial description of our growing collection would include information on Berlin families, cemeteries, schools, churches, births, deaths, marriages, various Berlin related stories and histories, as well as a general file for all other Berlin related subjects.  We are always searching for new material related to Berlin.  If you have any such material that you are willing to share please contact us.  We have the ability to scan or copy it at our office.

We have not established regular hours but will make appointments for anyone interested in viewing any of our collection. Call or e-mail any of the officers listed on this web page. 

The Society has published a Berlin History entitled "A Place to Pass Through: Berlin, Vermont 1820-1991" which is in addition to an earlier book authored by Mary Greene Nye "Early History of Berlin, Vermont 1763-1820." Copies of the 1991 book are available for sale at the Town Hall.