For over 40 years, the Claremont Historical Society has been the guardian of our community’s rich history. We collect, preserve, and share the artifacts and stories that make Claremont special. From family heirlooms to ferry paddles, photographs, documents to everyday objects that our 2,000+ item collection tells the story of how Claremonters lived, worked, and created the community we enjoy today.
Why We Need Your Help
Like many historical collections, our treasured artifacts face constant threats. Weather, insects, and time itself gradually damage irreplaceable pieces of Claremont’s past. That’s why we’ve launched an ambitious preservation project to ensure these important pieces of our shared heritage survive for your children and grandchildren to discover.
Our Preservation Project
We’re working on several key initiatives to protect our collection:
Cataloging & Assessment – Creating a complete inventory of every item, documenting its condition and historical significance
Proper Storage Solutions – Building climate-controlled storage with professional-grade shelving and acid-free containers
Environmental Controls – Installing systems to manage temperature, humidity, and pest control throughout our facility
Education & Training – Developing resources so our volunteers and community members can help care for these precious artifacts
Join Us for “Shared Roots: Preserving What Connects Us”
Thursday, September 18th 2025 | Claremont Senior Center | 6-8pm | 21+ event
We invite you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes evening where you’ll see our preservation work firsthand. Enjoy refreshments, meet fellow history enthusiasts, and discover stories you’ve never heard about your hometown.
View one of Albert Bierstadt’s painted Butterflies and personal paint set, which has not been on display in Claremont in over 50 years! Approximately two dozen of these paintings are still in existence, and Claremont is lucky to have TWO of them!
Purchase your ticket to the Claremont Senior Center on the 18th of September to see various artifacts. We will share the challenges in maintaining collections and the needs to support the storage, care and handling methods needed to maintain our collections on local history and culture. Your attendance and support directly contribute to preserving the memories, traditions, and stories that connect all of us to Claremont’s remarkable past—and ensure they remain vibrant for future generations.
1 ticket: $25
2 Tickets: $40
6 tickets: $125
Can’t make it to the event? We welcome donations of any size to support our preservation efforts. Every contribution helps us safeguard another piece of Claremont’s legacy.
The Claremont Historical Society Board of Trustees