Press Kit

The Middlebury Historical Society welcomes media coverage and community partnerships. Below you’ll find downloadable materials, background information, and approved images to help you accurately represent the Society and its initiatives. For press inquiries, please contact President Bob Rafford at president@middleburyhistorical.org or call (203) X206-4717.

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Quick Facts

• Name: Middlebury Historical Society, Inc. (MHS)
• Founded: 1975 (commemorating 50 years in 2025)
• Headquarters: Historic District, former Center School, 4 Library Road, Middlebury, CT
• Focus: Preservation, education, and celebration of Middlebury’s rich history
• Programs: Exhibits, lectures, community events, cemetery restoration, student outreach
• Key Project: Rochambeau Monument Memorial Project (2024–2026)

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Leadership

• President: Dr. Robert L. Rafford
• Vice President: Frank Mirovsky
• Secretary: Alice DeMartino
• Treasurer: Terrence McAuliffe
• Board Members: Ray Sullivan, M.D., Edward B. St. John, Michael Simms, M.D., Kevin Casey

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Downloads

• MHS Overview (PDF) TBD
• Current Projects Summary (PDF) TBD
• Rochambeau Monument “Leave-Behind” (PDF) TBD
• MHS Logo – High Resolution (PNG & JPG) TBD
• Approved Photos – Events and Exhibits (ZIP) TBD
• Press Releases Archive (Link to press release subpage or downloadable PDFs) TBD

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Recent Coverage

• Voices – “Marching Through Time: Middlebury Honors Rochambeau” (link or PDF)
• Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer – “Local Group Revives Revolutionary War Legacy” (link or PDF)
• Middlebury Neighbors – “History Comes Alive in Middlebury” (link or PDF)

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Brand & Usage Guidelines

• Use our name in full on first reference: “Middlebury Historical Society”
• Abbreviated form “MHS” is acceptable thereafter
• Do not alter our logo or use it over busy backgrounds
• For questions about proper credit, captions, or usage, contact the President