Claverack Historical Society

Our Mission

The purpose of this society is to reinforce & expand appreciation of Claverack’s heritage by fostering an atmosphere which preserves our past and transfers that rich history to all.

• Collect and preserve artifacts that show our unique history and provide a place to house them.
• Engage the community in ways that are educational and creative to develop a historical awareness of our town.
• Use all forms of media (social, print, verbal) to reach greater numbers of participants in the discussion of our town.
• Partner with similar groups in the process of disseminating historical information to a larger audience.
• Work with local elected officials, assuring the preservation & accessibility of significant historically related documents and archives of the town.