Welcome to the
Windham Historical Society
We thank you for visiting our website!
Windham was settled by mostly farmers who came here in the middle of the 1700s. The agricultural lifestyle continued through most of the town’s history until the industrial age. Several wars and many societal changes have created the town we know today which is primarily residential and includes a large commercial center.
Back of building, new shed.
Windham Historical Society was organized in 1967 for the purpose of preserving the town’s rich historical past and providing opportunities for members of the public to learn about their heritage.
The Society owns three museums and recently purchased an abutting village farm including a historic house, barn, outbuildings and fields. Each of our museums was an important center for the development of Windham. These include the first town house (also used as a school), an old grocery/cobbler shop and a small library. Future plans including creating a Living History center on the recently purchased property.
The Society is open May through November on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment (892-1433 or kso48@aol.com), for research, visiting our displays and tours of the museums. Volunteers will provide assistance.
Whether you want to find out more about your Windham roots, get the history of your house, locate an old photograph or visit our museums, please contact us.
