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July program shares a Vermonter’s unique journey to preserve history
Join us for a captivating afternoon with timber framer Will Gusakov of Goosewing Timberworks (Lincoln, VT), as he shares his extraordinary experience helping to rebuild one of the world’s most iconic historical landmarks—Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Jun 111 min read
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Historical Society to Recreate Encounter with Lafayette to Mark Bicentennial of Frenchman’s Tour of Vermont
Waterbury Historical Society has partnered with the Vermont chapter of the American Friends of Lafayette to do an interpretive reenactment of General Lafayette’s visit to Waterbury as he made his way from Montpelier to Burlington, the final stop on his Farewell Tour of the young country whose independence he helped win.
Jun 101 min read
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📣 We're looking for history keepers to join the historical society board!
Waterbury Historical Society seeks nominees to fill three vacancies on its board of directors. Nominations are due August 15 and elections take place at the annual meeting in October.
Jun 101 min read
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State historical society recognizes volunteers with award for extended service
Two longtime volunteers with the historical society received an Award of Achievement for Extended Service from the Vermont Historical Society in May.
Jun 102 min read
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Memorial Day ceremony and 19th annual Ghost Walk to be held at Hope Cemetery
All community members are invited to Hope Cemetery in downtown Waterbury on Monday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. for a traditional Memorial Day service led by American Legion Post 59, followed by the 19th annual Ghost Walk.
May 81 min read
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On Being DOGE’d: Federal Funding Cuts are Threatening Our History
The Trump administration cut federal funding from the IMLS, doing irreparable damage to local libraries and history museums.
Apr 94 min read
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Washington County at the center of America's clothespin history
Washington County used to be at the center of clothespin manufacturing in the U.S. The Demeritt Co. was one of these manufacturers.
Mar 94 min read
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In the news: WHS begins active collections training program with Vermont Historical Society
WHS president Cheryl Casey and Vermont Historical Society program coordinator Hannah Kirkpatrick talked with WCAX about active collections.
Feb 81 min read
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Local news covers winter program about lost ski areas' history
Program committee chair Skip Flanders and society president Cheryl Casey filled in for scheduled speaker Brian Lindner.
Feb 31 min read
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Uncovering the History of an Early 20th c. Lard Bucket from O'Neill Brothers Market
This lard bucket from the O'Neill Brothers Market is an example of an important household product in the early 20th century.
Feb 32 min read
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