Open house at the Athens Brick Meetinghouse

ATHENS, Vt. – The Athens Brick Meetinghouse is having an open house on Sunday, June 9, from 2-4 p.m. The meetinghouse will be open for visitors to tour and learn more about this fascinating 1817 building. There will also be … Continued

“Stories of Us”

My latest book, “Stories of Us,” is now available at Lisai’s in Bellows Falls, and The Framery of Vermont and Stone House Antiques Center, both in Chester. If you see me, flag me down, I carry a few books in … Continued

“Robbie Paper” marker dedication

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – Bellows Falls’ rich industrial history and vision for the future will be celebrated in the dedication of the recently installed Robertson Paper Mill Historic Interpretive Kiosk, presented by Bellows Falls Area Development Corporation (BFADC) and the Town … Continued

Rockingham Meeting House Association Annual Meeting

ROCKINGHAM, Vt. – On June 1, the newly reinvigorated Rockingham Meeting House Association will have its Annual Meeting. On the agenda will be an introduction to the revitalized board of directors. Meet them and learn of their commitment and enthusiasm about the … Continued

Upcoming events at the Historic Hotel Windham

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Things are happening at The Hotel Windham in downtown Bellows Falls, Vt. Originally built as a railroad hotel, the current Georgian revival building was constructed in 1932, but has had upper floor vacancies since 1984. A … Continued

LAHS announces summer schedule

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Arts and Historical Society (LAHS) invites residents and guests to come to one of the many events we have planned for the summer: June 1 – June 15 will be the Kids Art Show, featuring … Continued

The Hurtgen Forest

I first met Jim Carr about 25 years ago in Bellows Falls. Jim was always walking on Atkinson Street. Over time we became friendly. Jim is 98. One day I was having a yard sale on Atkinson Street when Jim … Continued

Vermont centenarian to receive France’s highest honor

TOWNSHEND, Vt. – On Wednesday, May 29, representatives of the French government will bestow the Legion d’Honneur (Legion of Honor) upon Richard Jackson, a decorated veteran of World War II and resident of Townshend, Vt. The honor will be presented … Continued

The Museums of Mount Holly to open on May 25

MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum is scheduled to open on Saturdays and Sundays, from May 25 through the end of August. The hours are 2-4 p.m., or by appointment by calling 802-259-2460 or 802-259-2049. The … Continued

Windham County Genealogy Interest Group meeting

WINDHAM COUNTY, Vt. – The next meeting of the Windham County Genealogy Interest Group (WCGIG) will cover the topics “Researching a Grandparent” and “Strategies for Finding Problem Ancestors,” on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., on Zoom … Continued

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