The Readstown Historical Society was organized in 2000.

Many of the society members had been members of the sesquicentennial committee in 1998, which sponsored several events. The group discovered the important role they played in revitalizing community spirit and preservation.

The museum was opened in 2006, in the municipal building on 4th Street.

The pride of the collection is a desk crafted by Nelson Dudley Hale, a great-nephew of the village founder, Daniel Read. He was an early 1890s cabinet maker who built the desk for his daughter. The family returned the desk to the museum.

The historical society members change the exhibits several times a year. Space is limited, but the group carefully plan exhibits, so they don’t overwhelm the space available.

Julie Roberts, vice president and treasurer of the Readstown Historical Society, is proud to show visitors the desk of Nelson Dudley Hale, a great-nephew of the founder of Readstown, Daniel Read. (Bonnie Sterling photo)

A rare cannonball safe from the Readstown Bank is part of the museum’s exhibit. It was built in the late 1880s, having rounded corners and a triple timelock.

The president of the Readstown Historical Society is John Sime. Julie Roberts is vice president and treasurer and Leanne Newman is secretary. Members of the society help with the exhibits and spend time at the museum when it is open.

Museum hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m. and on the second Saturday of the month from 1-3:30 p.m.

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