history
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Fascinating Far East story of New Haven native to be told
New Haven native Homer Hulbert became a missionary, linguist, writer and national hero in Korea for his peaceful advocacy of Korean independence during the Japanese occupation.
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Native leader to speak at Addison Historical Society
On Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., Chief Don Stevens, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk – Abenaki Nation will talk about the Abenaki culture and beliefs, what peoples…
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Learn about historic theater curtains next week
In Vermont, painted curtains graced stages in town and grange halls, opera houses, and community theaters between 180 and World War II. Learn more at May 1 talk…
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Spring history walk with guided tours in Orwell
The Mount Independence State Historic Site is offering a spring guided history walk on and off the trails on Saturday, May 3.
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Jay Craven: My new film digs into Vermont’s origin story
I’ll play my new film, “Lost Nation,” this Saturday at Middlebury Town Hall Theater, as a part of the film’s Vermont 50 Town Tour. It will screen here…
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Craven’s new film, ‘Lost Nation,’ to screen in Middlebury on Saturday
This Revolutionary War-era action drama is set in the early upstart Republic of Vermont with some notable historic characters fleshed out in an exciting story.
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Mt. Independence to offer springtime history walk on May 4
ORWELL — Enjoy a spring guided history walk to learn about and see remains of the Revolutionary War defenses at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell…
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New book offers glimpse into East Monkton history
A new 55-page book called “East Monkton, Vermont: A History of Its Land and People” has just been published by the Monkton Museum and Historical Society.
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Sheldon explores new leadership structure after Skenyon’s departure
When the executive director departed after less than a year, the Henry Sheldon Museum developed some new ways to accomplish its mission.
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Honoring Black History: Seeking freedom: Simon’s journey to Rokeby
This is the second in a four-part series Rokeby Museum is contributing to honor Black History Month.
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Guided walks show off Lincoln’s history
LINCOLN — Back in the day — this would have been the early 1900s — there was a kid in Lincoln named Roger Sargent who had his own…
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Mount Independence to offer hike into history
ORWELL — Hike into history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, on Sunday, Oct. 11, the last day of the season, from 1-4 p.m. Stephen…
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Profiles in Community: Passion for history leads Houpt-Varner to Rokeby
FERRISBURGH — The new director of Ferrisburgh historic site Rokeby Museum earned degrees in History and Government & Political Affairs at Millersville University in Pennsylvania, and then a…
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Celebrate Vermont history through song
VERGENNES — Round out your summer with an entertaining and enlightening program of Vermont songs on Aug. 30, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., on the Vergennes green. From the 1798…
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Learn about Vermont bicycle history
MIDDLEBURY — UVM professor Luis Vivanco will share the story of the bicycle’s introduction to Vermont in a talk at Ilsley Public Library in Middlebury next Wednesday, Feb.…