“The Egremont Historical Commission is well on its way to ensuring the preservation of their unique collections and maintaining the town’s reputation for historic significance. Back in Major Smiley’s day, the Olde Egremont Association promoted “Olde Egremont” to travelers, seasonal guests, and second homeowners as: “the land of yesterday; settled 1730, restored 1930.” Thanks to the work of the Egremont Historical Commission, I think we can now add: “. . . preserved to 2030” to that proud phrase.”
The Commission actively works to preserve its holdings: the artifacts, photographs and documents pertaining to Egremont’s history. That work involves increasing our growing collection and preserving the collection through the assessment and preservation. Read More: Northeast Document Center’s needs assessment “Small Town - Big Preservation Efforts”
FRATALONE PHOTOS: WILL, GEORGE, FRED 1905
PHOTOGRAPHS
The Historical Commission’s photographs are held in the Archives and in online databases accessible to the Board. We have a wonderful collection of historic photographs & postcards documenting this history of our town.
GRIEVO CIVIL WAR DOCUMENT
DOCUMENTS
The Egremont Historical Commission’s preservation initiative began with their focus on the preservation of several significant volumes in their collection. Thumbnails below link to specific collections, and learn more about the Commission’s “Book Preservation Initiative.”
ARCHIVES ANTIQUES AND ARTIFACTS
The Egremont Historical Commission’s archives are located above the Egremont Library on Buttonball Lane, open first Saturday of the month from 9am - noon.
