The Vestal Historical Society

The Vestal Historical Society Preserving and celebrating the history of Vestal New York! In 1975 the Society became a 501C3 tax exempt organization.

History of the Vestal Historical Society (VHS)

The first meeting of the Vestal Historical Society (VHS) was in June of 1974 at the Vestal Town Hall where temporary officers were put in place for three months until an election could take place and the Constitution and By-Laws adopted. With new officers in place, the Society met with the Town Supervisor and Town Board in October 1974 to plan tentat

ive programs. At that time the Society was asked to help finish restoring the former Vestal Depot and to operate the Museum for the Town when it opened. Throughout the years the Society has held fundraising programs, set up exhibits, and kept the Museum open to the public with volunteer hours. The Town, as owner of the Museum, maintained the building and provided a small working budget for a part time curator. In order to increase hours open and offer additional activities, the Society and members of the community asked the Town to hire two part time Museum employees, a director and a curator. The two positions were filled in 2000 and when combined with the volunteer hours by Society members the Museum saw an increase in attendance and was able to offer more exhibits and programs. The Society celebrated its 41st anniversary June 2015. Throughout the years the Society has donated volunteer hours and financial support to the Museum as well as sponsoring other community activities. In 2006 after the community suffered severe flood damage, the Society distributed monetary donations and household goods for affected community members. Other types community activities offered by the VHS have included a local “Antiques Road Show”, free concerts for the community, and scholarships for Vestal seniors. When possible, the Society has supported the Museum and staff with financial donations for supplies, equipment, training, and volunteer hours. The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter featuring a column by the Museum Director and advertises Museum events for members. They continue to collaborate with the Museum and Town of Vestal to enrich the community as a whole.

02/06/2023
06/24/2021

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12/20/2018

Attention patrons who have signed up for or are planning to sign up for the Harry Potter Yule Ball:

The Yule Ball is strictly for ages 12-19 only, no exceptions. Limiting it to this age group will make the experience more fun for attendees, as well as making it safer for them. Parents are welcome to drop their children off and sign them in. There will be numerous staff present at the event, including several serving solely as chaperones.

I.D.s will be checked in order to enter the event. Anyone without the proper I.D. or who is not in the 12-19 age range will not be allowed to enter. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, but again, it is for the safety and security of the attendees.

12/20/2018

When Louis Prang invented the American Christmas card in Boston, he did a lot more than give the postal service more work to do.

12/18/2018

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Vestal, NY
13850

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(607) 748-1432

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