The Lebanon Historical Society and several community organizations are planning lively activities that will help people explore agriculture as an important and ongoing part of our heritage.
Click on "Upcoming Programs" and "Current Exhibitions" for details.
Genealogy
The Lebanon Historical Society Is Active In Genealogy
Many people can trace their roots back to Lebanon and this makes it important to preserve early Lebanon records for future generations.
The Lebanon Historical Society maintains a growing library of genealogical data and reference materials housed at our new museum and visitor center located just opposite the famous Lebanon Green. We invite you to visit us and enjoy the challenge of finding your Lebanon ancestors.
The Lebanon Historical Society Museum and Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Saturday Noon to 4 p.m. The library is staffed with a qualified LHS volunteer. Closed on holidays.
Admission is free for LHS members, $3.00 for non-members, and $2.00 for students ages 12 - 18.
On the first Wednesday of the month admission is free for everyone. Admission includes the opportunity to visit the library and our museum galleries.
Our rapidly growing Library collection includes
NEHGS Register on CDROM
Heritage Quest's Federal Census Records on CDROM for Lebanon
Barbour Index to Lebanon Vital Records (covers births, marriages & deaths for the town 1700-1854)
Births_Town of Lebanon Vol. 4-A (1851-1884)
Baptisms_1st Church Lebanon (1700 - 1782)
Baptisms_1st Church Lebanon (1782-1836)
Baptisms_Goshen Church (1729 - 1882)
Marriages_1st Church of Lebanon (1816-1821)
Marriages_Early CT Marriages by Frederic Bailey (before 1800) for Lebanon and some of our surrounding towns
Marriages_Town of Lebanon Vol. 4-A (1852-1884)
First Cong. Church Membership List (1725-1839)
Goshen Society 1775 Tax List
Deaths_ Town of Lebanon Vol. 4-A (1851 - 1884)
Deaths_Lebanon Hale Records
Deaths_Columbia Hale Records
Deaths_ Hebron Hale Records
Deaths_Old Willimantic Cemetery, Windham (IN PROGRESS)
Deaths_First Cong. Church of Lebanon (1872-1840)
1790 Lebanon Federal Census
1850 Lebanon Agriculture Census
1850 Lebanon Federal Census
1860 Lebanon Federal Census
1870 Lebanon Federal Census
1880 Lebanon Federal Census
1900 Lebanon Federal Census
1910 Lebanon Federal Census (IN PROGRESS)
The Lebanon Historical Society is also actively transcribing and computerizing many primary sources in order to provide a quick search and reference capability.
These computerized transcripts of original records are available at our library and are continually being updated.
IF YOU CAN'T VISIT US IN LEBANON
A small but dedicated group of volunteers is available to do a search for one of your ancestor's names in the above noted computerized databases at a fee of $15.00.
For your convenience, you can have the report of the results of your search sent to you electronically via email. If you prefer to receive the report via the US mail be sure to include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope, with sufficient postage, along with your written request.
All requests must contain your name and full mailing address whether our response will be by mail or email.
Be sure that your request contains all pertinent information on the individual you are looking for, so that we can do a thorough search.
We are sorry but no requests will be taken by phone.
Please send your request, along with the $15.00 research fee to
Please make all checks payable to Lebanon Historical Society
The Lebanon Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and charitable contributions are welcome. We are also currently accepting documented family histories to add to our collection.
