Richmond Historical Society - Old Round Church

Concert at the Round Church- Monday,  may 28 at 7:30 pm.  Chamber music by the Burlington Ensemble  More...

The Richmond Historical Society serves the community of Richmond, Vermont through its mission to oversee the Old Round Church, a National Historic Landmark, and preserve and share the history of Richmond, Vermont.

The Old Round Church, was built in 1812-13 under the direction of local craftsman William Rhodes to be the Town Meeting Hall and place of worship for members of five Protestant denominations. Significant for its rare design and well-preserved detail, it is perhaps the sole surviving example of an early 19th-century 16-sided wooden meetinghouse. Today it is open to the public during the summer and fall foliage seasons (10-4 daily) and is a venue for weddings and community programs. Click here for driving directions.

The RHS has completed the major portion of a multi-year $235,000 Round Church Renovation Project. To date completed projects have included the replacement of the roof, repainting and repair of the windows, installation of a sprinkler system, and a new door. Future projects, to be  completed as funds become available, include repointing the foundation, realignment of the front and north steps, new handrails for the north steps, improved lighting, and repainting of the church's exterior.  The RHS's  long term capital improvement goals  are to build a permanent restroom facility near the church and secure a place for storage and display of artifacts in our collection.

 The RHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and depends substantially upon individual contributions to take care of this important community landmark and keep it open to the public.

Old Round Church Bicentennial Celebration

The Old Round Church will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2013.  Plans are currently underway for a year-long series of community events to celebrate the anniversary.  Click here to find out how you can be a part of this historic occasion.

  Richmond, Vermont - A History Of More Than 200 Years , the first book-length study of this community, is now available for purchase. Organized thematically, the book tells the story of Richmond through the people, events and institutions that have helped to develop and define the town. Appendices further enrich this story by providing lists of war veterans, state representatives, those buried in Richmond's first cemetery and other notable citizens. Click here to order your copy today.

Richmond is a thriving community located in the western foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains on the banks of the Winooski River. Well-situated in a fertile floodplain along one of Vermont's most important transportation corridors, the town has a rich heritage dating back to the 1770's. The Richmond Historical Society is proud to act as steward of this heritage. To become a member, make a donation or find out more about RHS programs and activities, write to us at:
P. O. Box 453, Richmond, VT 05477 or send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .