The Lincoln Historical Museum and Barn are closed for now,
but we will reopen on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 - see you then!
Lincoln Historical Society
Welcome to the Lincoln Historical Society
Lincoln, Vermont
The Lincoln Historical Society (LHS) is dedicated to preserving the history of the Town of Lincoln, Vermont, which includes the communities of Downingsville, West Lincoln and South Lincoln. The LHS operates a museum located in a restored 19th-century farmhouse and barn in Lincoln Center. The house and barn are furnished with a growing collection of objects, documents and images that tell the stories of our town and its people.
In 2024 we....
Thanks to funds from the Vermont Community Foundation and ARPA, began digitizing our collections for preservation and access to ensure their longevity to future generations.
Participated in the Lincoln Town-wide Yard Sale.
Mounted The Cemeteries of Lincoln, Vermont exhibit at the Lincoln Library and later at LHS Museum with artifacts and historical fiction narratives from the Lincoln Community School.
Were a designated site for the LCS 1st & 2nd grade Wonder Project.
Had a General Store exhibit at the LHS Museum complete with artifacts from some of Lincoln's earliest general stores.
Email: lincolnvthistory@gmail.com