We are a membership-based organization whose mission is to save and share Westminster’s history. Our town is well known for the Westminster Cracker Factory, the longest running cracker bakery in the country, and notables such as Civil War General Nelson Miles and World War II Admiral Frank Fenno. Our collections are focused on Westminster’s early Colonial history from 1727, the large chair-making industry which brought about the prevalence of Greek Revival structures in town, and the engagement of inhabitants in military activities and local events. The Historical Society provides public and school programs and workshops and participates in region-wide events such as the Westminster Cracker Festival and Town-Wide Yard Sale. Its collections numbering 20,000 items will soon be available on-line for examination and research.