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 March 2025
We have two open positions: that of Chair of the Board, and that of President. Our VP is currently acting President. Dates listed are when persons were elected.
| Board Chair Open | Trustee: Elaine Lary, 2027 |
| President Trustee: Alberta Snow, 2028 | Trustee: Dot Bourque, 2027 |
| Vice President Open | Trustee: Chris Shadler, 2026 |
| Secretary Trustee: Judy Jones, 2027 | Trustee: Richard Parez, 2026 |
| Treasurer Trustee: Barbara Corliss, 2026 | Trustee: Carol Young, 2025 |
| Trustee: Gary Waters, 2028 |
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 – OPEN
- Membership – Alberta Snow
- Programs – CJ Young, Elaine Lary
- Publicity and Social Media – Chris Shadler
- Web Presence and Digital Archives – Dot Bourque