Mission
The Brunswick Historical Society shall bring together those persons interested in the discovery, collection, and preservation of historical materials as they relate to the Town of Brunswick and Rensselaer County, New York. The Society shall also encourage and promote the preservation of historical buildings, cemeteries, monuments, and markers of local importance.

The Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization, chartered by the New York State Board of Regents since 1981. In accord with the Society's Absolute Charter, the Society continually meets the requirements of the Board of Regents, including research, collections management, and providing programs and interpretive activities for the educational benefit of the public.



BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS OPEN HOUSE!

On Saturday, July 17th, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Brunswick Historical Society will be hosting an Open House event to celebrate our move into the newly renovated space at the Garfield School. We invite the public to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. followed by an afternoon of more fun, refreshments, children's games, tours of the society, and a special performance by The Madcaps! Parking available and admission is free! Join us at 605 Brunswick Road (corner of Moonlawn). For further information, please check our Events page or call 279-4024. We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Brunswick Historical Society wants your opinion!
The BHS is seeking to expand its educational initiatives, including new exhibitions and programs, and we would like to know what you think! Please help us by filling out a short survey about the types of exhibit themes you would like to learn about. You may print out the PDF form here or cut and paste the Word Doc here and send directly by e-mail. We appreciate your assistance!


PROUD MEMBERS OF:

Upstate History Alliance
American Association of State and Local History
Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway

 

 

 

 

 



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Board of Trustees 2010-2011

Tracy Broderick , President
Cindy Johnson, Vice-President
Ann Poleto, Secretary
Sherry Perpetua, Treasurer
Daniel Casale
Becky Cipperly
Ann Clemente
Ann Marie Hakeem
Michelle Mavigliano
William Prout
Wallace Renfrew
Martha P. Walsh
Mary Ann Willetts

BHS Standing Committees:
Collections
Exhibits
Genealogy
Historic Building Marker
History
Membership
Newsletter
Program
Publicity
Volunteer

Committee/Sub-Committee Chairs:
Collections, Betsy Durivage
Exhibits, Cindy Johnson
Genealogy, Tracy Broderick
Historic Building Marker, Sharon Zankel
History, Sharon Zankel
Junior Historian Society, Sharon Zankel
Hospitality, Ann Clemente
Membership, Ann Marie Hakeem
Newsletter, Deborah Renfrew
Programs, Phyllis P. Harrison
Publicity, Claire Steiner
Volunteer, Phyllis P. Harrison
Website, Michelle Mavigliano


We are always seeking active volunteers for our committees. If you would like to contribute your time to the  Brunswick Historical Society, please  click here to contact us...