As stated in the bylaws, the purposes of the organization are:
- To discover, collect, catalog and safely store documents, photographs, maps, letters, articles, research notes, manuscripts, museum material and related information about the history of the Town of Ferrisburgh and its inhabitants; and
- To share and disseminate historical information through public presentations, open houses, publishing historical material, books and articles in paper form and through other media; and
- To cooperate with the State Historical Society to collect and preserve materials of statewide significance so that these materials are easily available to students and scholars.
The bylaws were last updated on October 13, 2024 and can be found here: Bylaws of the Ferrisburgh Historical Society.
New members and guests are always welcome at meetings of the Ferrisburgh Historical Society.
For more information, please call Silas Towler at 425-3380, email Ferrisburgh.Historical.Society@gmail.com, or write to: Ferrisburgh Historical Society, PO Box 85, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456.
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2025-2026 MEETINGS
September 28, 2:00 pm - Basin Harbor, Ferrisburgh
A cruise aboard the Escape, Basin Harbor’s own tour boat, is a wonderful way to experience a Lake Champlain tour. During this 1-2 hour cruise (depending on weather and what there is to explore), our captain and crew will bring you out to explore the New York and Vermont shores. See a bald eagle nest, spot an osprey on Otter Creek, and hear all about the rich history of the area, including the many naval battles that occurred nearby. Please contact Gail Blasius at gblasius@aol.com with your name and telephone number if you plan to attend as space is limited.
October 26, 2:00 pm - Ferrisburgh Community Center
Kevin Graffagnino - “Why Vermont History Matters”
If we had a nickel for every time we’ve heard someone say, “I didn’t like history in school and I don’t like it now,” we’d all be rich. In this talk, Kevin Graffagnino looks at why Vermont history matters to everyone in the state, from dedicated heritage buffs to “history is bunk” naysayers. He discusses the ways that history enhances a sense of identity in individuals, how knowledge of local history builds community ties between natives and newcomers, and the role that history can play in creating a better future for the next generation of Vermonters. People may go into this talk thinking that Vermont history is immaterial to them, but they won’t leave it feeling the same way.
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