Historical Society

The Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum

Located in the former Cuttingsville Church on Route 103 in the heart of Cuttingsville.

MUSEUM HAPPENINGS

The Shrewsbury Historical Society is hosting a Community Tag Sale & Bake Sale this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum on Route 103 in Cuttingsville.

Come treasure hunting while supporting a great local cause! Browse antiques, vintage finds, jewelry, collectibles, household treasures, books, and more, then treat yourself to delicious homemade baked goods. Every purchase helps preserve and celebrate the rich history of the Shrewsbury community. Bring your friends, discover something special, and help keep our local history alive—we’d love to see you there!

Having survived the years of COVID, the Shrewsbury Historical Society would like to thank the many folks who respected our closing until the “All Clear” from the State.

The museum is open on Sundays to October 27th, 2024 from 1 to 3pm. On display are 19th Century Shrewsbury artifacts including furniture, costumes, photographs, books, diaries, toys and more. The collection also includes video and audio tapes of townspeople, special events, and current Shrewsbury news in scrapbook form.

The history book of early Shrewsbury entitled Shrewsbury, Vermont – Our Town As It Was, is available in soft cover for $25. It can be found at Pierce’s Store and the museum during open hours. For mailing, add $10 for postage and handling. Mail check and your mailing address to Treasurer Julanne Sharrow, 1368 Lincoln Hill Road, Shrewsbury, Vt, 05738.

Appointments to visit the museum for research can be made by contacting the President, Brian Winkler, at 802-492-3324, e-mail [email protected] or visit us at www.shrewsburyhistoricalsociety.com.

The Historical Society meets at the museum on the first Monday of the month at 5:30pm from May to October. The Historical Society museum is open from the first Sunday in July until the last Sunday in October from 1 to 3pm. We welcome your visit.

The membership dues cover the year starting in January for the year 2025.and are as follows: $10 single; $15 family; $30 contributing; and Life $125 (single or couple).They can be mailed to the treasurer, address above, or before or at the first meeting in May, 2025 Visit our meetings to see what we are all about. We welcome active members.