We continually move towards accomplishing our major goals: to expand, secure and catalogue our collections; to properly restore the historic Frank Adams Grist Mill Museum; to maintain and beautify our lovely Riverfront Park; and to engage the greater public in the fascinating history of our unique little Village of Bellows Falls. Thanks to Jim Narkiewicz and his crew of trained docents the Mill Museum will offer tours Saturday, Sunday this season. Board member Patrick Walker keeps the Mill stocked with unique souvenir items for visitors to take home. Last season donations at the Mill were impressive—nearly $1,000! Park Supervisor Annette Spaulding, and her army of volunteers, have the Park looking more beautiful than ever! Archivist Pat Fowler is striving to get our collections organized and accessible.
We are doing it - with YOUR help. If you appreciate these accomplishments, and want us to continue, your financial support is truly crucial!

We also have several areas of participation if you are interested: archiving at our Center on Westminster Street, landscaping at the Riverfront Park, or becoming a docent at the Mill. We encourage you to join us in preserving or sharing the history of our Village and  helping with the beautification of Bellows Falls’ only access to the Connecticut River.Contact: bfhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

The Collections

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TOOLS, MACHINES, CARRIAGES, SIGNS, MILL WHEELS AND MORE

The Adams Grist Mill

BUILT IN 1831 THE FRANK ADAMS GRIST MILL IS VIRTUALLY INTACT.

VISIT the BFHS!

BFHS Archives, Education Center and Museum will be open this year in our new location
at 46 Canal Street

Appointments can be made by contacting bfhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

MAILING ADDRESS:
BFHS
PO BOX 176
BELLOWS FALLS, VT 05101

The Frank Adams Grist Mill, 20 Mill Street, will be open for tours 11- 3pm on summer Saturdays and Sundays beginning on May 24th, 2025 - or by appointment. bfhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER for the BFHS!

Let us put your skills to work! Contact President Cathy Bergmann at bfhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

 

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THE RIVERFRONT PARK, LABYRINTH AND HAWK’S EYE VIEW OVERLOOK -OPEN ALL YEAR

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"The Historical Society helped me learn about the history of the home I recently purchased in Bellows Falls, providing me with a full photo album from the original family that owned it for over 100 years!"