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The collection consists of William S. Millard's Civil War diary, a letter Millard wrote to his mother, his certificate of membership for the 14th Regiment of the New York State Militia (which became New York's 84th Infantry Regiment), as well as a letter from Joseph Millard to his mother, a copy of an etching of Colonel Ellsworth, and a newspaper clipping (undated, but post-civil war).

The collection primarily consists of minutes of meetings from 1908 to 1992, with a gap between 1956 and 1959. The first years are recorded in volumes with pre-printed pages produced by the national grange. After 1959 the volumes are standard record books purchased from office supply stores. During the years when Virginia Smith was secretary, 1968-1988, the minutes are interspersed with newspaper clippings and publications related to the topics discussed at each meeting. Care should be taken when opening these volumes and turning the pages. A standard meeting consisted of reports from various committees, reading incoming correspondence, conducting old and new business, and enjoying the “Literary Program”. Members also planned social events and community projects, such as the town sign displayed along Route 7.