BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Dr. David Deacon will discuss “Bellows Falls and the Raging ‘Canawl’: A Social History of the Bellows Falls Canal” over Rockingham Library Zoom Wednesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Deacon’s talk will describe the canal development, … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow completed vital work to the main entrance of this community organization. Masons from C.S. Surething stabilized the stone steps after decades of use and weather-related incidents. The architectural fixture met … Continued
REGION – Vermont sugarhouses are a vanishing landmark and with them their history is at risk of being permanently lost. A statewide network of sugar-making enthusiasts have organized a project to create a comprehensive and descriptive list of all sugarhouses … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Historical Society recently hung various artifacts from their collection in the Town Hall.
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission is happy to announce that it has been awarded two 2021 Certified Local Government Grants in the total amount of $19,750. This grant funding will be used to support commission programing and … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Join a community workshop about historic preservation Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. with the Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission and the Rockingham Library via Zoom. Why are historical places important? What does historic preservation mean to … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join Springfield Town Library Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. for an online presentation of “The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington.” Most Vermonters might be surprised that among the 30 men killed at the Battle … Continued
MONTPELIER, Vt. – Gov. Phil Scott has signed an executive order creating the 250th Anniversary Commission to plan, coordinate, and promote observances and activities that commemorate the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont. The year 2026 will … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Art and Historical Society 2021 calendar is selling fast. This edition is a tribute to Bernie Lashua and will take many of you on a trip down Memory Lane. The calendar can be purchased at … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – February 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the flu pandemic. That year, the interns at the Springfield Art and Historical Society researched the society’s collection and gathered items for a museum display that showed … Continued