Mission StatementThe mission of the New Castle Historical Society is to ensure the preservation of and stimulate interest in the heritage of the Town of New Castle. To this end, the Society: •Collects and preserves documents, photographs, artifacts, oral histories and books relating to the history of New Castle; •Interprets and promotes public understanding of our genealogical, architectural, cultural and historical resources; •Makes these resources available to researchers, students and the general public; •Creates exhibits, sponsors programs and holds special events for the enjoyment and education of those interested in the history of New Castle and the celebration of its heritage. New Castle School children with teacher Ida Hardy, 1898
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Mr. George Frost, 1933
Postmaster E. Scott Meloon in front of old post office on Main Street, 1926
Wait-A-White jitney bus beside Town Hall, 1914
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Our board is a working board. All members take a part in some aspect of the museum: designing exhibits, planning programs, maintaining the building and keeping the grounds attractive, serving refreshments during programs, preparing educational events, servicing and upgrading computers and other technology, staffing the museum during opening hours, etc.
Museum Staff Joan Hammond Adele Pulitzer Carol White Honorary Directors
Ruth Lanham (ex officio as founding member) Rodney Rowland (ex officio as former president) Deb Schulte (ex officio as town historian) Phyllis Crosby Joan Lockhart Andy White |
Board of Directors
President: Jane Sweeney Vice President: Deb Tillar Secretary: BJ Riordan Treasurer: Mark Lacasse Board Members Mark Ankarberg Nancy Borden Jim Cerny Nancy DeLeeuw Joan Hammond Mike Kaplan Brooks Kennedy Dusty Knight Dawn Lake Jerry Marvin Elaine Nollet Adele Pulitzer Katie Wentworth Carol White |
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