SUMMARY: The Waterford Historical Society preserves and displays the history of the town of Waterford. Along with the collection at their primary location, the Historical Society also has a collection at the Mary Gage Rice Museum in town. The Historical Society owns and operates the Rice Museum and its primary location is at the Old Town House.
MORE INFORMATION: History: The Waterford Historical Society was established in 1965. The Mary Gage Rice Museum was given to the Waterford Historical Society in 1979. It was moved to its current location in 1980. The house was originally located in Sweden Main.
Collections and Highlights: The collection includes local artifacts of historical significance, including photographs, books, town documents, and genealogical papers. The Mary Gage Rice Museum is a house museum that portrays Waterford’s village life in the 19th century.
Exhibitions, Events & Programs: The Waterford Historical Society holds events such as musical performances, history talks, breakfasts, town tours, and veterans’ celebrations. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Tours: Contact the Historical Society for a tour.
Season/Hours of Operation: Contact the Historical Society for hours of operation. As it is a volunteer organization, there are no set hours. There are occasional open houses during the summertime that are advertised on their Facebook page.
Admission: Free.
