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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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Drink beer, learn local history
Prohibition Pig restaurant has curated a new display of historic photographs that includes items from the WHS collections.
Jan 131 min read
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Activating Interest in Local History Collections
WHS will be participating in the inaugural cohort of Vermont Historical Society's Activating 21st Century Local History training program.
Jan 81 min read
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Farms and creameries once stamped their butter to stand out from competitors
This butter mold stamped the creamy slab with the location of production to ensure quality.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Lost ski areas history program added to Winterfest schedule
WHS brings winter-themed history to the 2025 Winterfest schedule with a program about the "lost" local ski areas.
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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