Al’s IGA
From about 1940 through the early 1970s, Al’s IGA was a busy store in downtown Chester. Al Cross took over what had been the Grand Union. In the 1800s into the early 1900s, it was known as the Fletcher Block. … Continued
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OLLI presents “Grave Robbing in New England”
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Alan Rumrill will present the next OLLI program, “Grave Robbing in New England,” Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center on Pleasant Street in Springfield, Vt. During the 19th century, it was common … Continued
Reading Frederick Douglass at Springfield Library
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Join us at the Springfield Town Library Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 12:15-12:45 p.m., as we read together the fiery July 5, 1852 speech in which the great abolitionist orator Frederick Douglass took exception to being asked to … Continued
Ceremony to recognize Rockingham’s 2019 Old House Award winners
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission will host a public reception and awards ceremony for the winners of the 2019 Old House Awards Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Bellows Falls Historical Society’s … Continued
Star Route Mail
In the 1900s, Star Route Mail was transported by bonded non-postal contractors. Star Route mail was mail delivered between towns by these contractors. This would be similar to box trucks you see coming and going at your local post office … Continued
Veterans to share stories at Town Hall events
REGION – On Sunday, Nov. 3 in Colchester, Rutland, and St. Johnsbury, veterans are invited to speak, unscripted, about what their service means to them. All community members are encouraged to attend and to listen. Inspired by author Sebastian Junger, … Continued
“The Vermont Movie” Part 5 screening in South Londonderry
S. LONDONDERRY, Vt. – “Freedom and Unity, The Vermont Movie” is a unique, six-part documentary on the history and culture of the Green Mountain State. The organization of the anthology is thematic, not chronological. Chapters 1 through 4 were shown … Continued
Springfield Art and Historical Society annual meeting
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Springfield Art and Historical Society will hold its annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 19 at its facility at 65 Route 106 in North Springfield. The business meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed at 2 p.m. by … Continued
Indigenous Peoples Day at the CHS museum
CAVENDISH, Vt. – In May 2019, Vermont became the third state in the country to officially change the second Tuesday of October from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. Per the law, the establishment of this holiday “will aid in … Continued
History happens at Old Constitution House on closing weekend
WINDSOR, Vt. – The Old Constitution House, the birthplace of Vermont, hosts a weekend of period reenactments Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the last of the 2019 season’s “History Happens … Continued