town if newfane historical society

Newfane Historical Society of New York

The Town of Newfane Historical Society is a non-profit organization that collects, preserves and interprets the history of our community, sharing our heritage through education, exhibits and special events.

You Can Make A Difference.

Our small group of hard-working volunteers welcomes those with a love or curiosity of the past, and an interest in supporting our community. Volunteer and share our history with others. You can also become a member or donor to help us achieve our goals.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
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A Letter from our President

Greetings all! Thank you for swinging by the Town of Newfane Historical Society's official website.

Having lived in Newfane all my life, I’ve always been inspired by the strong sense of community in our little town. As I’ve dug into our local history, it’s clear that this spirit has been a part of Newfane since its founding in 1824. One of the core missions of the Newfane Historical Society - and a personal focus during my time as president - is to preserve that history while continuing to support the community that keeps it alive. I’m honored to be part of this ever-growing group of passionate people who work tirelessly to celebrate and protect our shared past. A huge thank-you goes out to our incredible volunteers and to everyone in the community who supports us—you truly make this work possible.

Thanks again for stopping by. See you around town!

- Melissa Schaeffer , President