ATHENS-The Athens Brick Meetinghouse Committee, in conjunction with the Athens Historic Preservation Society, will hold its seventh annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the 1817 Brick Meetinghouse in Athens.
Visitors will find a variety of perennials, annuals and vegetable seedlings on the Meetinghouse lawn, as well as garden-related raffle prizes. Experienced gardeners will be there to answer questions and offer gardening advice.
The Athens Brick Meetinghouse is historically significant to the Windham County region of Vermont, and particularly the 12 surrounding towns which comprised the "Old Athens Circuit" in the 19th century - Grafton, Rockingham, Townshend, Londonderry, Weston, Chester, Acton, Springfield, Landgrove, Windham, Putney, and Mt. Holly.
Circuit preachers from Athens traveled to these towns to perform religious services. Quarterly camp meetings with the Methodist congregants from these towns often lasted two days at the Athens Meetinghouse, which was known as the "Mother Church."
This national historic landmark, located at 2 Meetinghouse Rd. just off Route 35, will be open for viewing the Meetinghouse sanctuary and vestibule during this event. All proceeds go to support ongoing efforts to preserve this unique historic gem. Donations made to the Athens Historic Preservation Society are fully tax deductible and will support the preservation of the Meetinghouse.
For more information or to make plant or other donations, contact Sherry Maher at 802-275-2835 or follow Athens Meetinghouse on Facebook.
This Town and Village item was submitted to The Commons.