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Colchester Historical Society Annual General Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to attend the upcoming Colchester Historical Society Annual General Meeting.

Discover what was achieved during the last fiscal year and participate in our journey forward.

A complete 2025-26 AGM report will be available on this website soon.

Colchester Historical Society Book Sale

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Colchester Historical Society is getting ready for a fall book sale. If you have a surplus of gently used books, please bring them to the Colchester Historeum at 29 Young Street.

Using the ramp accessible from the parking area behind our building can make your delivery easier. Our summer hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

The book sale will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19. We will have lots of great titles to choose from. Payment by cash and debit. 

Book Buddies Story Time

Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Families with children ages five to eight are invited to join “Book Buddies,” a three-session story time with CHS volunteers beginning in July.

Each story hour starts at 10 am. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission is by donation or free to CHS members.

Canasta card play every Thursday from 1:30-3:30 pm

Join our Canasta card play every Thursday from 1:30-3:30 pm.

New and experienced players are welcome.

Admission is $2 or free with a Colchester Historical Society membership.

Crib action every Tuesday 1:30-3:30 pm

Join our crib action every Tuesday from 1:30-3:30 pm.

New and experienced players are welcome.

Admission is $2 or free with a Colchester Historical Society membership.