Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.
We are open on Thursday afternoons from 2–4pm and Saturdays from 10am – noon.
We are located at 230 Main Street, #301, Brattleboro, Vermont. This is our longtime home and we welcome you to what was once Brattleboro High School (until 1953).
BHS is located on the 3rd floor, in an original classroom complete with a tin ceiling and obvious marks where school desks were secured to the floor.
People wanting information about events or people associated with Brattleboro’s history may make their request to the Society. There is a $15 per hour charge plus the cost of copying the material.
The Society maintains a very high-quality historic photographic collection. Copies of the photographs are available. The cost of a copy depends on the intended use of the photograph. No copies may be made of the images without permission from the Society.
The photographs are filed using a keyword index which enables the photos to be selected by categories or themes such as horse-drawn wagons or automobiles.
Information regarding Brattleboro families’ birth, Marriage, death, and cemetery records can be obtained by contacting the Society. There is a $15 per hour charge plus the cost of copying the material.
The Brattleboro Historical has people who are available to give talks regarding Brattleboro’s history. Those interested in using this service, contact the Society.
We have a page dedicated to helping you find out more about your house in Brattleboro.