Sunday, February 21, 2021

Discovering Waterford 2021: "Oral History" Interviews of Waterford People

 As the Waterford Historical Society looks at what we've already accomplished and what's ahead, we're especially excited about the interviews we've recorded with Waterford people like Carol Bonnett, shown here.


You can watch these any time, on our YouTube channel -- click to see some 30 recordings already!

Our 2021 annual meeting is February 24th; join us to hear what's coming up next.

Saturday, February 20, 2021

Discovering Waterford 2021: Our Rhubarb Festivals

Rhubarb festival prizes.

2015's event.

Most farm properties, and many home gardens, in Waterford are host to the traditional "pie plant," rhubarb. We chose this classic New England treasure for the annual fundraiser gatherings of the Waterford Historical Society. Yes, there WILL be a rhubarb festival event this June, too! We are planning one that can be "pandemic safe" -- watch for details.

Meanwhile, here are reminders of some of our rhubarb events, and a link to the recipes is here, too!

Friday, February 19, 2021

Discovering Waterford 2021: What Amazed Us in 2018 Was the Rabbit Hill Inn Reunion

Author Helen Pike with retired innkeepers Beryl and Eric Charlton, 2018.

The Waterford Historical Society began as a history interest group that met at the Davies Memorial Library in Lower Waterford. People shared documents, pored over maps, set up hikes to the dams that mark the biggest changes in the physical existence of the town.

Then we formed a "501(c)3" as the Waterford Historical Society, so we could do better at taking care of items entrusted to us, from letters to paintings to donations.

And we began to focus on hosting events that would uncover, celebrate, and record the special history of this place. One of the most exciting of these happened in 2018: the Rabbit Hill Inn Reunion, welcoming people who'd worked there and hearing their stories. That's where these photos are from.

Author Helen Pike with current Rabbit Hill Inn innkeepers Brian and Leslie Mulcahy.

Board member Donna Heath, recording the "RHI Reunion." Photo courtesy of Edith Aremburg.


Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Discovering Waterford 2021: What's Amazed Us at the Waterford Historical Society (and What's Ahead)

(Map from old-maps.com)

Upper Waterford, Lower Waterford, West Waterford, Copenhagen, Waterford Hollow -- in 40 square miles, Waterford has a lot to discover! Watch the blog as we look at the adventures we've already had and the ones we're planning, as the Waterford Historical Society launches a fresh year of exploration and sharing.