Verified Historical Record
Milestones that shaped our community
Every gathering in New England builds on a history that began in 1957 when actor Billy Barty and 20 others came together in Reno, Nevada, to form Little People of America. Each milestone on this page is drawn directly from a verified historical record.
How we care for our history
Our community’s story deserves to be told accurately. We only include dates, host cities, and organizational milestones that can be checked against a linked primary source.