The Center for Woodstock History
Mission Statement
The purpose of this Society shall be to acquire and preserve historical knowledge and materials of Woodstock, CT.
It shall promote this history by every feasible means to as wide an audience as possible.
AND THE WINNER IS…….
AMY FAVREAU,
AND THE WINNER IS…….
AMY FAVREAU,
who bought the winning ticket for the quilt raffle held over the past year to benefit the Woodstock Historical Society.
We thank Laura Salo who created the quilt in honor of America 250 and all of you who participated in the raffle. We also invite the community to the season opening of the Historical Society’s extensive exhibition of pictures of
Woodstock from 1870 to 1920.
We are also launching a changing monthly series of spotlight exhibitions of quilts by area quilters and organized by Laura Salo. It will be on view during our opening hours on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1:00pm and at other times by appointment.
Research & Inquiries
For Land records and ownership of property from previous years we suggest that you contact the town hall in Woodstock, who have a comprehensive account of all property and land ownership records of the area. Once you have historical names and locations of property, the society can help you research more information.
Research inquiries and appointments: Please email: welcome@centerforwoodstockhistory.com
The Original Woodstock
Before it was a colonial settlement, Woodstock was Wabaquasset, a vital 12,000-year-old crossroads for the Nipmuc people and home to one of the region's largest "Praying Indian" towns. From the arrival of the "Thirteen Goers" to a high-stakes legal battle that saw the town secede from Massachusetts, our history is a story of resilience and transformation. [Read the Full Story]
For more information about Woodstock today please refer to: https://www.woodstockct.gov/
Thank you to the Quiet Corner Garden Club for holiday wreath decorations.