Two picking stories
I have spent a lifetime buying and selling antiques. There are countless stories I could tell. Chelsea, Vt. One day, 50 years ago, I was picking up in Chelsea. I had a lot to learn. I stopped at a … Continued
History
Chester Historical Society Christmas Party
CHESTER, Vt. – Chester Historical Society members Rachael Spafford and Carla Westine entertain the society with an interesting presentation on the history of Christmas cards in the United States at the organization’s Christmas Party at Chester Town Hall on the … Continued
Christmas memories
I wrote the following story about Hessie some years ago. I have rewritten it, and added “Other memories.” Merry Christmas I remember my first grade teacher Mrs. Hammond at Chester Elementary School telling us kids that Santa Claus was known … Continued
A Christmas Carol Open Studio
PROCTORSVILLE, Vt. – “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens was written as a social commentary on the deplorable conditions of England’s poor. Dickens selected this format as being far more appealing than a tract, which many would have ignored. Cash … Continued
Rescued stained-glass window has new owner
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – A very large and elaborate stained-glass window, known as “The Parable of the Sower,” which was rescued from the old and now demolished Methodist meeting house two years ago, is now being moved from its current … Continued
Antiques picking
I began knocking on doors, or “picking,” for antiques over 50 years ago. I had a proven method; I would knock on 20 doors per day. Out of these 20, I would get into five or six houses. I would … Continued
Vermont in the movies
SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt. – On Sunday, Dec. 10, at 1:30 p.m., the Vermont Historical Society’s Amanda Gustin will present “Vermont vs Hollywood, 100 Years of Vermont in Film,” an hour-long discussion on how Vermont has been portrayed in cinema, illustrated … Continued
Novelist Jon Clinch at Fletcher Memorial Library
LUDLOW, Vt. – We are pleased to announce that the Fletcher Memorial Library and The Book Nook will co-present an author event with novelist Jon Clinch on Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., in the Reading Room at the Fletcher … Continued
The old days
The photo with this article is a 1909 postcard. Not only is it a great photograph, it reveals some interesting history. The team The young oxen are in a small ox yoke, drawing a small wagon of some sort. … Continued
WCGIG to explore state and national family history resources
WINDHAM COUNTY, Vt. – The next meeting of the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group (WCGIG) will focus on “Navigating your Family History at the Vermont State Archives and Exploring the Digital Public Library of America” on Saturday, Dec. 2, from … Continued