BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Adventure begins at your library this summer as the Rockingham Free Public Library invites the public to come together to “Walk the Rock.” Thanks to the Town of Rockingham and Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance (BFDDA), the “Walk … Continued
From my collection is an interesting 1874 court document. It is 150 years old this year, and measures 8 inches by 12 inches. It is 12 handwritten pages with writing on both sides, making 24 pages. It is far too … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – A historic marker honoring the former site of Robertson Paper Mill was recently dedicated in Bellows Falls, in conjunction with the Vermont Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference. Over 50 people were in attendance, including conferencegoers and … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On June 29, a full schedule, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., offers events and demonstrations for all ages: feats of strength including stone lifting, caber toss, and medieval combat by the Portland Reavers reenactment group. Watch … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pictured, left to right, are Rick Matthews; Nancy McAuliffe, Bellows Falls Woman’s Club president; and Eileen Charbonneau-Gullo, club member, in front of the Rockingham Free Public Library’s grandfather clock. The clock was presented to the library … Continued
My article last week was titled, “Betwixt and between.” Fred Gonet of G&G Restorations in Proctorsville called to tell me about the photo with that article. You may recall it was a photo of an early car driving through an … Continued
CAVENDISH, Vt. – The Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will once again host the Cavendish Village Ghost Tour on Saturday, June 22. Meet at the former Cavendish Historical Society Museum, at 8 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a flashlight. Among … Continued
As sometimes happens, I got distracted over the weekend. I write Sunday mornings. I could think of nothing to write, so I write what I call, “Betwixt and between.” Chester Alumni Parade Saturday, June 8, I walked in … Continued
WINDSOR, Vt. – On March 29, Old South Church was listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places at the National Level of Significance by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The church will host … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Jane McGarry, who runs the popular Singo bingo games at Off the Rails, Black Line Tavern (Magic Mountain), and other New England venues, is hosting a special Singo Night on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m., to … Continued