In 1957, Governor Joseph Johnson promised the citizens of southwestern Vermont that the state would rebuild the region’s main north-south highway, Route 7, “to standards comparable with the interstate system.” In the two decades that followed the question of what to do with Route 7...
Celebrate opening weekend at the Park-McCullough House at Community Day. Enjoy free mansion tours, a greenhouse exhibit, cash bar, and more.
Take a guided hike into Revolutionary War history at the Mount Independence State Historic Site. The hike will be led by Stephen Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition. Admission $1-$8 (children under 6 admitted free).
The Old Stone House Museum's Juneteenth Celebration includes an unveiling of a new exhibit on the Civil War titled “A Call to Serve: Vermont and Unexpected Voices from the Civil War.” The exhibit showcases a unique collection of artifacts to tell a fuller narrative of...
The historic village of Plymouth Notch celebrates the 151st birthday of President Calvin Coolidge and the 247th birthday of the United States. The party kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with an adjudicated baking contest. Members of the public are invited to enter their version of Grace Coolidge’s...
Join the American Precision Museum on July 4th for a cookout, American Revolution-themed activities for kids, and a special appearance by the museum’s collaborative robot, Cobi.
This living history weekend encampment honors the 246th anniversary of the July 7, 1777, Revolutionary War battle. Scores of reenactors portray the American, British and German soldiers. Tactical military and other special demonstrations, camp life activities, guided tours, and talks. Dedication of a DAR 250th...
On August 3, 1923, Vice President Coolidge was vacationing in his hometown when President Warren Harding passed away. At 2:47 a.m. he took the presidential oath of office in his father’s house and assumed the presidency. Witness a reenactment on Aug. 3, 2023 of Calvin...
The parade theme is Pollinators and it starts at 10:30. The exhibit, How Does Your Garden Grow?, is all day. Morning coffee and treats, a white elephant sale, a silent auction, display, a live reptile demonstration, and catered lunch. The Newbury Historical Society will be open to visitors.
Enjoy the 65th annual auto show, one of the oldest and largest in New England. The event includes an automobile parade, street dance, antique tractors, race cars, awards ceremony, food vendors, flea market and more.
Celebrate Old Stone House Day—the bicentennial of the Orleans County Grammar School, where Alexander Twilight was principal before becoming the first Black American state legislator. Tour the Old Stone House and the school, join in a barn dance, take wagon rides on Prospect Hill and...
At the annual Norwich Antiques Show, find quality dealers from around the region offering antiques ranging from large antiques to small collectibles. The show is held rain or shine on the lawn under individual dealer tents. Tickets $5. Children under 12 admitted free.
