The Coventry Historical Society is a non-profit group dedicated to discovering, collecting and preserving whatever pertains to the history of the Town of Coventry and promoting historical research in all its aspects and making available to the members of the Society and to the public, the results of this research.
As part of our mission, the Society provides local schools with materials and resources to tell children the story of Coventry's rich history and its place in the history of our great nation. The Society has several projects currently underway including the restoration of the North and South Coventry Hearses, restoration of a 19th century Armstrong Wagon, built in South Coventry, and restoration of the carriage shed at the Strong-Porter House. Future projects include restoration of the barn at Strong-Porter and reconstruction of the "Great Barn" that once stood on the property. Donations towards these projects are gratefully accepted.
New members to the Society are always welcome and the Society has something to offer for all ages. Volunteer opportunities of all kinds are available. Please email us at WriteToUs@coventrycthistoricalsociety.org for more information about the Society, how to join, to volunteer or to make a donation.
General membership meetings of the Coventry Historical Society are held in conjunction with special events several times a year.. Please see our Calendar of Events for specific information. A brief business meeting is usually held prior to the program for the evening. The meeting concludes with a social gathering and refreshments. Please email the Society for times and places of these meetings. All meetings are open to the public.
The Executive Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month to carry on the business of the Society.