Winooski
Historical
Society
Our City
Winooski has an important role in Vermont’s history and development. In the early 1770’s Ira Allen “led a people through a wilderness of 70 miles” to construct a formidable blockhouse on the Winooski (then “Onion”) River, which served both as a fort and as a general store and office for the land-speculating Onion River Company. “Fort Frederick” was never used for defense, but its protective presence increased the value of Onion River property and advanced local settlement.
Volunteer
Winooski Historical Society Museum needs greeters on Thursdays from 12 to 2 pm or 2 to 4 pm. Please email winooskihistory@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up.
Historic Building Marker For Sale
Highlight your 50+-year-old home or building with a historic marker. Purchase for $110 and receive a brief history of your building completed by a Winooski Historical Society volunteer!
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Orders for historic building markers are on pause for the summer. Ordering will resume October 1, 2026.
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Officers
Joseph Perron, President
Sue O’Brien, Co-Vice President
Betsy Conlon, Co-Vice President
Leslie Gamelin Turner, Treasurer and Publications
​Jess Goerold, Secretary
Rita Martel, President Emeritus