The Sutton Historical Society’s 2024 Membership drive is underway. Membership forms can be found at suttonhistoricalsocietyinc.org.  Annual membership dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family. Dues can be paid by check or through UNIPAY, an online payment option through UNIBANK.  Membership dues and additional donations are the Society›s main income source and help us to maintain our properties and host our many programs.  Membership is open to the general public with no requirement for Sutton residency.  Check out our 2024 Calendar of Events on our website.    

Mark your calendar for our first speaker presentation on Thursday, April 18, at 7 pm at Vaillancourt Folk Art, 9 Main Street, Manchaug Village, Sutton. Christine Watkins, Sutton Historical Society, will tell the story of the devastating 1924 Manchaug Village fire on its 100th anniversary which burned over 10 acres, left 25% of the Village population homeless, destroyed the retail section of the village, and made national news.  This presentation will include photos, newspaper summaries, and eyewitness accounts.  Come hear how a small community, with the help of generous neighbors, persevered over a tragedy.