On Friday and Saturday, the Vermont Historical Society (VHS) will be holding an expo themed around Vermont's involvement in the American Civil War at the Tunbridge fairgrounds.
The event is intended to examine the role Vermonters played in the war as well as the profound impact the conflict had on the development and history of the state.
“It's the 150th celebration of the civil war and most of the towns have done somuch work on their local history in the civil war, both the people in the war and the homefront,” said Tess Taylor, the VHS Director of Education and Public Programming, when asked how they had arrived at this year's theme.
“But it's not totally about our theme, it just gives people something to point at,” continued Taylor. “We like to have that critical number of exhibits and subjects for lectures, but we remember that what we're primarily showcasing is Vermont history.”...
Nearly 50 people, including lawmakers and local activists, gathered on Saturday to protest the recent draining of Sweet Pond by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR). Selectboard member Anne Rider said that she wanted to publicly thank the Save Sweet Pond organization, which organized the gathering,
On July 28, out-of-staters and members of the Brattleboro community alike will gather at the Boyd Family Farm in Wilmington to celebrate the fourth annual Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival. The festival was founded by Janet Boyd to celebrate Vermont farmers and agriculture. “We have a very community-minded population that...
Last year, the Brattleboro Planning Commission hired a consultant to provide a coherent plan for land use in specific Brattleboro neighborhoods, including the village of West Brattleboro. By redesigning these neighborhoods and setting certain guidelines for the construction of new buildings, the town hopes to attract more businesses to the area. The proposals are based on a number of studies conducted by the consulting firm, Hawk Planning Resources, LLC, of Concord, N.H. The proposed changes are primarily focused on improving...
In a town marked by its dedication to artistic expression, one organization is working to ensure that the opportunity to create art is available to all Brattleboro residents. Brattleboro musician Jackson Emmer, with the support of the Brattleboro Boys and Girls Club, Westgate Housing Community, and the Vermont Jazz Center, is looking for backers for his new Free is Art program, which intends to provide free artistic and musical training to underprivileged area residents. Emmer, who is originally from Palo...