Historical Society Minutes
istorical Society Meeting Minutes July 07, 2021
Attendance: Roger Maxfield, Melissa Moore, Michele York, Wes Jones, Deanna Tranfaglia, Elizabeth Whitham, Stan Prescott, Dyrace Maxfield and Lucy Gordon
The meeting was called to order at 6:35. The Secretary's report was read. Roger made a motion to accept the minutes. Michele seconded. Motion passed.
The Treasurers report was read. We finished the year with $358 remaining in the budget. We will now begin the new fiscal year budget. Future requirements or needs for the museum were discussed.
Melissa Moore gave us an update on the Town History book. The chapter on schools is in process. Melissa has met with Bruce Yeaton. Bruce is a great source of information about Loudon. If anyone has any pictures or information on “Old time” Loudon please e-mail us at LoudonHistory@gmail.com. Or contact one of the Historical Society members.
Perry Bros. has finished the the Civil War/Revolutionary War plaque. The plaque reads: “Honoring Loudon's Veterans of the Revolutionary War and Civil War for their Service and Sacrifice.” We are hoping people will take time to stop by Loudon's Veterans memorial and remember the soldiers that sacrificed and served our country.
The Historical Society's Yard Sale was a great success. Many people stopped by and many people shopped!
Melissa Moore and Liz LeBrun are working on a “Travel Trunk.” These is a good way to get a glimpse of history out to schools and other organizations. There will be more information about this in future meetings.
Dyrace has done some research into Parks store. The store was originally on Cooper street. It was moved around 1908 to its current location on village road. Dyrace found some old photos of the store.
We discussed Old Home Day. We will be having our annual Bake Sale and Switchel samples. This year we will also have a raffle. We have some very talented members in our group that will offer some of their wares to be raffled.
Every five years we have copies of Town reports bound in book form. This year we will have years 2015 -2020 done. We currently have from 1873 – 2014 bound. The Historical Society has a copy and the Maxfield Library has a copy.
Our next meeting will be on August 4, 2021.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35.
Lucy Gordon
Vice President