Snippet From The Past: October 30, 1951 First Meeting of Interlaken Historical Society

From an idea, to a gathering, to an organization that is a vital part of our community.

September 28, 1951 “A preliminary meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Charles Wickes…Resolved, that the formation of an Historical Society in Interlaken is desirable.” [Page one of the first minute book of the Interlaken Historical Society]

“The next meeting was held Oct. 30, 1951 at 8 o’clock at the Legion Home on South Main Street. The meeting was opened by John Kellogg who read an article from the Rochester Historical Society book showing the value and aims of such a Society.”

After being elected Temporary Chairman, Myron Bassette “called for an expression of those present as to their desire for organization. It being favorable, Mr. Kellogg read the constitution and by-laws of the Rochester Society to suggest a pattern for the Interlaken Society.”

“Mr. H. P. Minor moved that we organize as Interlaken Historical Society. Motion seconded by Adrian Dickerson and carried.” [excerpts from pages 2 and 3 of the handwritten minutes of the Interlaken Historical Society]

For a detailed discussion of the Interlaken Historical Society’s history see Covert Memories 1950 to 2015. In honor of their 65^th anniversary the society published this volume which includes the history of the community, families, businesses, organizations, agriculture, and government from the time the society was formed until 2015.

During this Town of Covert Bicentennial year the Historical Society has worked closely with the TOC200 committee to host three very successful events. In July the community celebrated the Bicentennial at the Summer Social. In September 200 Years of Transportation focused on the many different means of travel. Most recently the community celebrated our common history with an evening of Music and Dance.

Summer Social, July 29, 2017