Welcome to the Canterbury Historical Society
The Canterbury Historical Society is a volunteer organization that works to maintain an archive of historical materials to engage in preservation projects and to present historical programs of interest to the community.
Our mission: Preserving Canterbury’s heritage and sense of community.
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Committees and Projects
Lead the town in a yearlong celebration that commemorates Canterbury’s three-hundred-year history (1727-2027).
Finding and researching remnants of early structures and uncovering stories of the past hidden beneath the ground.
The Canterbury Historical Society maintains a large archive of historical data, much of which we have digitized for viewing here on our website.
The story and history of the classic red brick school house, Center School.
An integrated account of Canterbury’s history. Nearly all the details of the Canterbury Historical Society have been collected in a database where they can be used to search for people, places, and things. Further, to create a holistic understanding of Canterbury’s history, these artifacts are related to one another for your interest and exploration.
