ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – The August meeting of the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group will be held as a hybrid meeting: in person at the Rockingham Free Public Library Meeting Room, Second Floor, in Bellows Falls and via Zoom on Saturday, Aug. 6, at … Continued
I’m down with the Covid. I usually write on weekends but didn’t feel well this weekend. So, I submit some history I compiled in recent years regarding fireman’s parades in Chester, Vt. I found these articles in old newspapers. They … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join Professor Meg Mott at the Springfield Town Library on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. for her presentation titled “Must Free Speech Endure Hate Speech?” The First Amendment prevents Congress from passing any laws that … Continued
It was Nov. 2, 3, and 4, 1927, when Vermont suffered a catastrophic flood. The following is from, “Floodtide of 1927.” “The Village of Cavendish furnished one of the major calamities of the flood. Cavendish lies in a fairly level … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – On Saturday, July 16, at 4 p.m., the Weston Historical Society will host author and historian Marty Podskoch who will give a presentation on the History of the Vermont Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. The presentation will take place at … Continued
Over the years, on many occasions, I have drunk hard cider. Hard cider was put up in oak barrels. I recall one place when I was a teenager. That cider maker had fourteen 50-gallon barrels stacked in his cellar. I … Continued
ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – On Saturday, July 16, at 1 p.m., historian and author Marty Podskoch will talk about Vermont’s 30 Civilian Conservation Corps Camps, including the one in Bellows Falls on CCC Road, at the Rockingham Library. The CCC began … Continued
WESTON, Vt. – The Weston Historical Society’s museums are scheduled to open on Saturdays beginning July 2 through Columbus Weekend. Hours are: Old Mill, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. for the Farrar-Mansur House. The Farrar-Mansur … Continued
July 4th beckons. Most readers will know I collect antique postcards. I have written about real photo postcards in the past. This week I write about another category. These postcards are known as Patriotics. Patriotics often depict Abe Lincoln, George … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society’s 2022 history show features photos, paintings, and artifacts chronicling the history of North Londonderry. Also on exhibit will be items that pay tribute to two adored Londonderry legends, Doctor Pingree, who was … Continued