history
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New historic marker cites Shoreham High School, Newton Academy
In a July 19 ceremony on School Road across from the Shoreham town green, a State Historic Preservation Officer unveiled the large green marker that told a brief…
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Guided hike to explore the history of Mt. Independence Aug. 3
The walk is at the State Historic Site in Orwell on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Purinton family gathers for 149th reunion
When Chase Purinton first arrived in Lincoln in 1803, he might not have imagined his descendants would continue to gather annually in that same corner of Addison County…
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Orwell historic talk to be held July 27
Mount Independence State Historic Site’s long-time site interpreter Paul Andriscin will talk about his new work of historic fiction, “The Memoirs of Isaac Kendall, Soldier of the Revolution,…
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Embroiderer, history buff to speak in Addison on Aug. 2
The DAR John Strong Mansion/Museum in Addison will host a talk by Ellen Thompson Saturday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m.: “Education, values, creativity: Samplers of Post-revolutionary War Vermont.”
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Monkton to open history museum
Soon, community members will have yet another reason to stop by the town hall, as a group of residents has been working on a new Monkton History Museum…
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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.