Welcome to
Meredith Historical Society
Meredith Historical Society was formed on March 5, 2005. Our mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the town of Meredith and to present historical programs and exhibitions to enhance the public’s knowledge and appreciation of local history.
We have approximately 4,000 photographs, documents and other historical artifacts in our collection that are available for personal research. We also sponsor monthly historical programs from May through October, which are described under upcoming events.
Meredith is a rural town in Delaware County, NY with a population of 1,588 (2000 Census) and no urban areas, only three hamlets: East Meredith, Meredith, and Meridale.
Recent News
New Book Published
A new book titled, "Meredith's District Schools," written by Frank M. Waterman was recently published and is available from this website or at one of Meredith [...]
Featured Publications
Meredith’s District Schools
By Frank M. Waterman In the early 1900s, Meredith had eighteen district or common schools, each of which was independent and funded by State aid supplemented [...]
John T. McDonald: Meredith’s Legendary Farmer
By Frank M. Waterman John T. McDonald was the most prominent farmer in Meredith until Francis W. Ayer founded Meridale Farms in 1889. He was a [...]
Upcoming Events
From the Photo Gallery
Meredith Historical Society
Free admission to our monthly programs (May – October) and other events.
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