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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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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
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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
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