THOMASTON — Sandra Hoekstra has recently closed her bookstore to focus on the more profitable online sales of antiquarian, collectible, and rare books, which is her focus. Hoekstra recently donated five display cases to the Thomaston Historical Society.  

“This allows the Society to expand significantly the displays we will have in our museum,” said Historical Society President, Susan Devlin, in a news release.

With the help from several volunteers, the historical society is looking in its archival storage to identify new Thomaston stories to tell. One story in the works is the story behind some vintage clothing items; another is a display of early 20th Century medical equipment recently received from the Dr. Everett Hodgkins estate. 

In addition, THS now has a place to tell the story of the recent archaeological dig near the museum which included remains likely from the Montpelier dumping area. 

“We have approached the General Knox Museum to compare some of the china and kitchen ware shards to items they have,” said THS. “Working with our friends at the Knox Museum, we hope to direct our visitors to see some intact items at their museum.”

Hoekstra’s donation is another example of her on-going support of the Historical Society, according to the release.

Anyone interested in helping the Historical Society develop new exhibits or has some items that would tell a Thomaston story can contact the Historical Society at info@thomastonhistoricalsociety.com.    

Book collectors can learn more about what Sandra Hoekstra offers at www.slhbookseller.com.