History of bookbinding in Chester

CHESTER, Vt. – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 2-3:30 p.m., in St. Luke’s Willard Hall, behind and below the gray church at 313 Main Street in Chester, Vt., Malcolm Summers, professional bookbinder for 25 years from the Chester Bookworm, will explain … Continued

Experience 1776 at The Fort at No. 4

CHARLESTOWN, N.H. – On Sept. 12 and 13, experience the year 1776 at The Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown, N.H. The American Revolution has arrived on the northern frontier. At “Return to No. 4,” history comes alive as soldiers, … Continued

Annual CHS Phineas Gage Walk and Talk

CAVENDISH, Vt. – Whether you have or haven’t heard of Phineas Gage, the Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual walk and talk is a great way to learn more about him. Gage was a railroad foreman who, on Sept. 13, 1848, … Continued

LAHS Local Artist Show

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Local Artist Show. The fall show, held annually at the historic Custer Sharp House in Londonderry, features paintings, prints, collage, sculpture, and … Continued

Springfield resident co-authors history book

Left to right: Springfield residents Judy Trombly, Martin Cohn, and Joe Trombly at a book signing of "That’s One for the History Books: Volume 3." Photo provided

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – History enthusiasts and lifelong learners have a new addition to their bookshelves with the release of “That’s One for the History Books: Volume 3,” the latest collaboration from co-authors Marty Cohn, of Springfield, Vt., and Hugh Ryan, … Continued

Stand Up Shakespeare free performance at Coolidge Historic Site

PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. – The 2026 annual “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” returns for an all-new, free performance. The NYC-based Stand Up Shakespeare troupe of professional actors and singers will share its talent, passion, and creativity to amuse and … Continued

Reading Community Trust purchases Reading Grange

READING, Vt. – The Reading Community Trust (RCT) announced recently the commencement of its first town restoration and economic revitalization project with the July 1 purchase of the nearly 140-year-old Reading Grange, at 726 Route 106 in the Felchville neighborhood, … Continued

Update on former Parks & Woolson building

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Parks & Woolson building, located at 33 Park Street in Springfield, Vt., was originally constructed in 1826 as a three-story, gable-roofed, wood-framed building, housing a manufacturer of textile finishing equipment. Additions to the structure along the … Continued

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