Saturday, August 20, 201: 9:00am – 4:00pm South Royalton High School. Local Historical Societies around and near the White River will have displays relating to, in some instances, the 250th celebrations of their towns, the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and other community events. Speakers and artisan/crafters will be present. […]
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Sunday, March 27, 2011 – 2:00 Pierce Hall Community Center Singer and researcher Linda Radtke, with pianist Arthur Zorn, brings Vermont history, including the Civil War, to life with engaging commentary about the songs discovered in the Vermont Historical Society’s collection of sheet music. Dressed in period costume, Ms. Radtke […]
September 25 The Jones Mt. Road-1860 Explore some of the 9 home sites that were located along the Jones Mountain Road to Bingo Road. Meet at the field on the Jones Mountain Road (off the West Hill Road ~ Route 73). (Four hours – moderate) October 2 The L-20 Airplane […]
Military Aircraft Crashes in the Green Mountains April 25th from 1 to 3 PM at the Forest Service office on RT 100 Authors Brian Lindner and Bill Powers will present a slide show program on two military aircraft crashes in the Green Mountains. Learn about the B-24 “Liberator” bomber crash […]
Sunday, March 28th, from 1 to 3 PM Have you ever wondered how folks got nicknames like “Grasshopper” or “Gudge” or “Bluejay (aka “Hot Dog”)? How did places like “Satan’s Kingdom”, “The Gold Region” and “Bingo” get their names? Join the Rochester Historical Society as we explore the origins of […]