Winchester Historical Society
About
The Winchester Historical Society is a volunteer membership organization that works to build awareness of Winchester’s history and culture. It collects and preserves historic records and artifacts related to the town, offers educational programs, exhibitions and publications, and looks after the Sanborn Historical and Cultural Center, its home base. People can get involved by becoming members, volunteering, joining a committee or donating.
The society is transforming the Sanborn House into a community cultural center, gallery and meeting place, with a restoration plan and public information sessions on its carriage house. The house’s elegant entertaining rooms can be rented for weddings, community events and private gatherings. Publications include books, maps, the Black Horse Bulletin and Architects of Winchester, plus an expanded history of local farm buildings and farm families. Its website also points visitors to historic places, films and genealogical resources.
What to Know
- The society was founded in 1933 as successor to the Winchester Historical and Genealogical Society, active from 1884 to 1898.
- It has more than 200 members and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so contributions are tax deductible.
- A Cummings Foundation grant is funding two new coordinator positions.
- The society has made a public pledge to support racial equality.
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