WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WESTMINSTER, VT

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Westminster Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates in Westminster, VT. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town of Westminster and the surrounding area. The organization was founded in 1964 and has been working diligently to collect and preserve historical artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to the town and its residents.

The society operates a museum in the heart of Westminster village, which features a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that showcase the town's rich history. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the town's agricultural heritage, its role in the American Revolution, and its evolution into a thriving community. The museum also features a gift shop that sells books, maps, and other items related to the town's history.

In addition to operating the museum, the Westminster Historical Society Inc. hosts a range of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops. These events are designed to educate the public about the town's history and to promote a sense of community among residents.

Overall, the Westminster Historical Society Inc. is an important institution in the town of Westminster, working tirelessly to preserve and promote the town's rich history for future generations to enjoy.

WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WESTMINSTER VT. US MID #8405000082

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Wood Frog Egg Mass Closeup
Spotted Salamander Egg Mass No "Halo" around the center eggs
Fairy Shrimp
Salamander Spermatophores The male spotted salamander does not fertilize the eggs of the females as the female lays them. Rather they deposit multiple packets of sperm called spermatophores on a submerged leaf or twig for the females to collect later to fertilize their eggs.
Fairy Shrimp
'Show-&-Tell' Cages on Distant Hill Nature Trail There are wood frog and spotted salamander egg masses in containers at the edge of one of the Distant Hill Nature Trail's vernal pools for visitors to examine up close. Come and check them out!
Female Fairy Shrimp

Contact WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 2
WESTMINSTER
VT
05158

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MID # 8405000082
Name WESTMINSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 030269038
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.112513, -72.459515
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 967600
US Census Block: 2008