Old Town Hall

This building was built as a two-story Methodist Meetinghouse in 1838. Unfortunately, it was built on low swampy ground. When the Methodist Society disbanded in the mid 1800’s, the town of Hebron acquired the building and removed the lower stone section to turn it into a usable Town Hall.

It functioned as such until the 1970’s when it was given to the Hebron Historical Society. During its years as a town center, it functioned as a voting and town meeting place. When a stage was added in to the interior, the Old Town Hall also became a community center.

Think about it

Voting rights have changed over the years. When the town first acquired this building only white men who owned property could vote. In 1865 African American men gained the right to vote. In 1920, women achieved the right to vote. In 1925 Native Americans were given the right to vote. Why do Americans place such an emphasis upon the right to vote?

Use your imagination
There are no photographs of the Old Town Hall when it was two stories tall. Close your eyes and imagine how the Old Town Hall might look.

Where to go next

From here walk toward the small garden between the Old Town Hall and the Library