
The Matthew Curtiss House, located at 44 Main Street, is open to the
public as a house-museum and serves as the Society's Headquarters.
The Newtown Historical Society is a group of individuals who share
an interest in the history and early culture of Newtown. The society is
dedicated to the discovery and preservation of documents, artifacts and
historical images that inform of Newtown's evolution to the distinct
community it has become today. It is also dedicated to education, that
is the dissemination of the information that it collects and archives to
the citizens of Newtown and others who share an interest in our town. To
do this the society offers frequent programs on various historical
subjects, publishes a periodic newsletter, and publishes occasional
pamphlets and books on Newtown subjects.
We strive to fulfill our
mission in many ways. A primary focus of the society is growing
collections of photographs, postcards, genealogies, stories and other
materials which document the past of our town, and preserving artifacts
relating to the culture of Newtown for the education and enjoyment of
current and future residents. Much of our collection is housed in the
C.H. Booth Library.
From September through May we present regular programs on varied
historical subjects as well as sponsor other events such as living
history
demonstrations and colonial life workshops for children. The Society
publishes a number of books on local history. Members are kept abreast
of all activities through our newsletter, The Roosters Crow, published
five times a year.
The Newtown Historical Society, a nonprofit group, receives no local,
state or federal government support. We rely on financial support from
individuals, annual fundraisers such as our antique show, house and
garden tour, appraisals day, donations, bequests and publication sales
to generate the income needed to fund our activities and keep the
Matthew Curtiss house in good shape.
2006-2007 Board Members
| Officers |
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| Lincoln R. Sander |
President |
| Nancy Taylor |
Vice President |
| Cindy Glaberson |
Secretary |
| Linda Bates |
Treasurer |
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| Trustees |
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| Peter Alpi |
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| Louise Baker |
Membership |
| Dan Cruson |
Town Historian |
| Tucker Frey |
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| Faith Gulick |
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| Bonnie Miller |
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| John Renjilian |
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| Shari Rowe |
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| Gordon Williams |
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| Significant
Volunteers |
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| Kristina Atwood |
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| Patty Graves |
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| Elin Hayes |
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| Fred Kampmier |
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| Andrea Macaluso |
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| Mary Mitchell |
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| JoAnn Scebold |
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| Webmaster |
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| Lise Karas |
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