The Webster Historical Society was originally formed in 1941 as The Society for the Preservation of the Old Meeting House in Webster, NH. Its purpose was to save the building from destruction by the Blackwater Dam flood control project. In 1960, the Society became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is registered on the GuideStar website. Membership dues and contributions are tax deductible.
Mission
The Society for the Preservation of the Old Meeting House in Webster, NH is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of this 1791 structure, the reproduction horse shed, and the Hy-Mar Museum. It strives to obtain, preserve, and exhibit historical memorabilia; and it seeks to promote historical interest in the town of Webster and the state of New Hampshire.
National Register of Historic Places
The Old Meeting House was added to this register in 1985. The National Register plaque, a picture of which is in the photo gallery, is on the right front corner of the building. The National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Registration
New Hampshire Register of Historic Places
The Old Meeting House was added to the NH Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2020. Application
Trustees and Officers, as of September 2024
| Trustee: Barbara Corliss, 2026 Board Chair, Treasurer | Trustee: Elaine Lary, 2027 |
| Trustee: Alberta Snow, 2025 President | Trustee: Dot Bourque, 2027 |
| Trustee: Vice President OPEN | Trustee: Carol Young, 2025 |
| Trustee: Judy Jones, 2027 Secretary | Trustee: Richard Parez, 2026 |
| Trustee: Chris Shadler, 2026 |
Bylaws updated at the Annual Meeting, September 28, 2024 (PDF file)
Original 1941_Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
Committees
- Buildings and Grounds – Mark Kimball
- Curator – CJ Young
- Fundraising – Allison Eiserman
- Membership – OPEN
- Programs – CJ Young, Elaine Lary
- Publicity and Social Media – Chris Shadler
- Web Presence and Digital Archives – Dot Bourque