Lyman historical Committee

The Lyman Historical Committee was formed in October 2008 as part of the successful effort to acquire and preserve the historic Minkler Mansion. Created as a requirement of the grant used to purchase the property, the committee serves as a nexus between historic preservation and environmental stewardship by creating interpretive opportunities for the public to learn about both historic and environmental preservation. Today, the Minkler Mansion—now Lyman’s Town Hall—stands at the center of these efforts.

The committee is chaired by Bud Meyers, a longtime Lyman resident with direct family roots tracing back to the town’s pioneer families. Working alongside a dedicated group of volunteers, the committee focuses on preserving local history while making it accessible, engaging, and relevant to the community.

Over the years, the Lyman Historical Committee has organized a variety of community activities, including historic interpretation programs, partnerships with the school, and Lyman School reunions that bring generations together to share memories and stories. In collaboration with Lyman Elementary School, the committee provides hands-on learning experiences that explore pioneer life, such as washing clothes by hand, churning butter, and fall cider-pressing field trips.

After a pause during the covid pandemic, the committee re-formed in 2025, marking its return with the first fall cider-pressing field trip in five years. Current projects also include partnering with Lyman Elementary students to decorate the Town Hall Christmas tree with historic, Lyman-themed artwork.