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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
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
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
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
Sew what? Frary Spool Factory products featured at Senior Center lunch
This monthly presentation highlighted the wood-turning industry in Waterbury in the late 19th century with spools and other artifacts.
Nov 9, 20242 min read
Fall program preserves Little River's lost landmarks, celebrates beauty and resilience
The WHS fall program told the history of the Little River and Ricker Mountain settlement and the area's evolution into popular state parks.
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Membership approves board candidates, bylaws, and budget at annual business meeting
The WHS annual business meeting was held on Oct. 19, where members voted on board candidates and several items of businness.
Oct 22, 20242 min read
The Indomitable Dominoes Set and the Great Flood of 1927
This month's history artifact at the Senior Center lunch was a set of dominoes that survived a great flood.
Oct 5, 20241 min read
Fall Program Traces History of State Parks in Waterbury
The WHS fall program on Oct. 19 will detail the evolution of Ricker Mountain and the Little River Basin from its early settlement to today.
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Historic preservation meets recreation: Reviving the Goodell House for future generations
Crumbling Ricker Mountain structure proposed for relocation and rehabilitation [UPDATED 09/12/2024: A version of this story was also...
Sep 6, 20245 min read
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