The Town of Clinton Historical Society (Clinton Historical Society), Dutchess County, New York, was organized in 1975. The Mission of the Town of Clinton Historical Society is to preserve, educate, and encourage an appreciation for the history of the Town of Clinton (founded in 1788) and its historic sites and structures with a focus on preserving and restoring the 1777 Creek Meeting House. The purpose of this effort is to benefit our town residents, visitors, and all future generations. The Vision of the Town of Clinton Historical Society is to be a community hub and recognized authority on local history and local historic buildings. It will maintain an archive, museum collection, publish historical materials, and offer exhibits and educational programs and provide events to encourage social interaction using the Creek Meeting House as its headquarters. It is chartered by the Board of Regents, New York State Department of Education, and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
The Society hosts historical programs and exhibits, art and music programs, and social and fundraising events throughout the year. Monthly program meetings are open to the public and are held the first Friday of September, October, November, March, May, and June. Click here for our Calendar.
It publishes a quarterly newsletter, historical books, and other publications.
It maintains an archive, book collection, and a small museum collection of local interest.
The annual business meeting and election of officers is the first Friday in April. A holiday gathering is the first Friday in December.
Awards are given for historic preservation, community service, and conservation.
The Society owns and preserves the 1777 Creek Meeting House, located at 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, a Registered State and National Historic Landmark.