Welcome To BHS

The Brattleboro Historical Society was founded in 1982. The Society’s mission is to collect and preserve historical artifacts, documents, photographs, and data of persons, places, and events significant to Brattleboro from its earliest days to the present, and to disseminate Brattleboro’s history through research, exhibits, and interpretation of the collection for the education and enjoyment of the community.

Visit BHS

Research Room
230 Main Street
Municipal Center, 3rd floor

Hours:
Thursday, 2 – 4 PM
Saturday, 10 – noon
Other hours by appointment

histsoc@sover.net
802-258-4957

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Visit the BHS

The best way to get to know the Brattleboro Historical Society is to visit us at the Municipal Center on Main Street. Take the stairs or elevator to the third floor and stop in any time we’re open.

Local History

Curious about your house? Wonder about the family tree? At BHS you can explore the people, places, and events in local history. Work on your own with BHS help, or join a team.

Volunteer

The Brattleboro Historical Society is a volunteer-driven organization. Our work is guided by the passions and interests of our volunteers and our shared desire to preserve Brattleboro’s history.

Get In Touch

Do you have a question about Brattleboro history? Do you have something historical to share with us? Curious about BHS? Get in touch anytime and we’ll be sure to try to help you out.

Brattleboro Historical Society Photo Collection

The Brattleboro Historical Society has an amazing collection of over 10,000 beautiful, historic photos.  Although the new gallery is still coming soon, below is a sampling of featured images from the collection.

Old Brooks Library with Post Office Old Brooks Library with Post Office
Plaza Park 1924. Plaza Park 1924
The Wizard of Oz at the Latchis Theater 1939 The Wizard of Oz at the Latchis Theater 1939
Parade down Main Street, Brattleboro Wizard of Oz Promotional Parade down Main St, Brattleboro
McNeils Brewery 1920 McNeils Brewery 1920 - Church Street toward Elliot Street
The Island, 1879 The Island, 1879

Did You Know?

Stephen Greenleaf and the Revolution

History, Person

In April, 1772, Stephen Greenleaf was appointed Justice of the Peace for Cumberland County in the Province of New York. He had recently moved from Boston with his family and purchased 800 acres of land and a saw mill from Samuel Wells. The 800 acres would become the most valuable land in Brattleboro, but 250...Continue reading→

Support BHS

There are many ways support BHS.  You can become a member, make a donation, volunteer, shop at our store, or help us with our current project wish list.

Please contact us if you have any questions.