In addition to our Saturday hours, EOM will be open on Sundays from 2 to 4 pm the first three weeks of October. Note that EOM will close for the season on Sunday, October 15.
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Estey Pipe Organ Inquiries
Estey Organ Company pipe organ records have been transferred to the Organ Historical Society in Villanova, Pennsylvania. All research inquiries regarding the Estey Collection may be directed to archives@organhistoricalsociety.org or via phone at (484) 488-PIPE (7473). Founded in 1961, the Library and Archives of the Organ Historical Society is America’s preeminent research institution devoted exclusively to the study of pipe organs, their history and construction, as well as those who play them and compose for them. For more information about the Organ Historical Society, visit their website at https://organhistoricalsociety.org
2023 EOM Museum Schedule
Remembering John Wilcox
The Board of Trustees of the Estey Organ Museum extends its condolences to the family of John Wilcox, who died recently. Cindy Wilcox, his beloved wife of over 60 years, was an original founder of Estey Organ Museum and has also served on the Board as President and Treasurer. John’s many contributions to Brattleboro, Dummerston and Windham County can be found at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/brattleboro/name/john-wilcox-obituary?id=38630531.
EOM Closed for the Season
EOM Celebrates 20 years!
Remembering Beverly Pease
Beverly Pease, a great friend of the Estey Organ Museum and the reed organ community, passed away on January 27. Along with her husband Nelson, Beverly served as an EOM docent, adviser, and guest presenter. Beverly was Publications Secretary for the International Reed Organ Society, of which she was a charter member, and managed orders for archival material. She also managed the media tables for ROS biennial conventions. Beverly was the business manager of two family businesses: N.B. Pease & Co. (antique cars) and The Pease Collection of Historical Instruments in Palmer, MA. Click here to read her obituary.
Honoring the Carnahans
Congratulations to EOM Trustee Emeritus John Carnahan and his wife Mary on the honor bestowed on them by the Vermont Legislature on January 19. “H.C.R. 84: House concurrent resolution honoring the civic contributions of John H. and Mary F. Carnahan to the community life of Brattleboro.” Click here to view the resolution.