Winooski
Historical
Society

Located within the historic Champlain Mill in Winooski, Vermont, the Winooski Historical Society preserves and archives information related to the Onion City's unique history

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.

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Become a Member

Memberships and donations are critical in keeping the Winooski Historical Society sustainable.

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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 $100 and receive a brief history of your building completed by a Winooski Historical Society volunteer! To order, please complete the order form linked below.

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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