Reading Vermont Historical Society

Reading Vermont Historical Society Preserving the Past for the Future Approved by RHS Board of Directors on June 13, 2017
Esther E. Allen, President

Open by Appointment - Special Programs and events to be announced

Reading Historical Society - Established 1-21-1953
Preserving the Past for the Future

Reading, Vermont 05062

Mission Statement June 2017
The Reading Historical Society, founded in 1953; is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 member supported organization, dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Town of Reading and community

enrichment through citizen participation. To fulfill this mission, the Society will:
• Collect and preserve historical artifacts and written and verbal data to ensure that there is a historical database for current and future residents to utilize for an understanding of the origin of the Town and its history.
• Collect, identify, and exhibit in a museum setting historical documents, books, pictures, tools, furniture, and other artifacts to provide a historical record of the businesses, activities, and people of Reading.
• Make its resources accessible to researchers, genealogists, students, and the general public.
• Hold meetings, create exhibits, sponsor programs, and run special events for the education and enjoyment of its members, the community, and the general public.
• Sponsor educational programs and events that involve and benefit Reading's elementary, junior high, and high school students.

03/17/2026
10/17/2025
10/03/2025

Join us for the Reading Fall Festival tomorrow! While you are enjoying the many events downtown, stop by the mini craft sale and open house at the Reading Historical Society Museum building - we hope to see you there! 10 AM to 3 PM.

03/29/2025

RESCHEDULED AGAIN! Due to the weather alert (icy roads) we are rescheduling our annual meeting and potluck until Saturday, April 5th. Please RSVP to Calista Brennan if you are planning to attend at “[email protected]. We are sorry for the inconvenience but better safe than sorry.

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670 VT Route 106
South Reading, VT
05062

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