CAVENDISH, Vt. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cavendish Historical Society is limiting museum visits by appointment only, which can be arranged by calling 802-226-7807 or emailing margocaulfield@icloud.com. In addition, CHS is sponsoring a series of Second Sunday … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Black River Academy Museum in Ludlow is adapting to meet local challenges. BRAM announced an expanded effort to preserve the experience of community members during the time of COVID-19 even as the building remains closed to … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – After a long line of family history and pride engrained into the store, R.B. Erskine Inc. Grain Store will soon close their doors. Richard “Dick” Erskine came to Chester from Maine in 1939. Dick worked for Park … Continued
ANDOVER, Vt. – What will Andover residents remember about the COVID-19 emergency over 50 years from now? Will they remember it? Let’s have Andover’s children send a message to the future through artwork and writing. The submissions will be kept … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Black River Academy Museum is starting a program to document and share stories about the COVID-19 health issue. Collecting stories and memories for future generations to read about is important for the continued story of the history … Continued
REGION – Vermonters can no longer gather in large groups, but that will not stop young history lovers from participating in Vermont History Day, an exciting education program that encourages students to develop research and critical thinking skills through the … Continued
Russ Warner was born in Andover in 1834. He died in Ludlow in 1909. The photo with this article is Russ Warner and was taken circa 1908. It is from Ted Spaulding. This photo is a close-up from a larger … Continued
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The presentation with architectural historian Jane Griswold-Radocchia, “Early American Architecture,” set for Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. has been postponed due to concerns about COVID-19. For more information, email sahs@vermontel.net or … Continued
In the 1960s, Chester had two barbers. Jake Howe Jake Howe lived in the house next to the People’s United Bank. In the front of his house is where Jake cut hair. Jake had a barber pole out front on … Continued
Here I give the history of the old Jiffy Mart location in Chester. In the 1869 Beers Atlas of Windsor County, I see a “Boot Shop” at this location. This would be Chester Boot Company. At the historical society, we … Continued