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SUMMARY:250 for the 250th
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cause! The Bennington Regional 250th Anniversary Committee is seeking 250 people to donate $250 to support the 250th anniversaries. The money raised will go to support events\, educations efforts\, creative works\, monuments\, and special projects related to the 250th anniversaries that started this year and will continue through 2027. This special group of supporters will enjoy discounts on 250th events and merchandise throughout the anniversary period\, invitations to special events\, an exclusive newsletter\, preferred seating at ticketed events\, and their signature on a special 250th proclamation which will be on display for the three year anniversary period and will be included in a time capsule at the end of 2027 to be opened in 2077. \nSign up today to attend our inaugural “250 for the 250th” event which will be held on March 6\, 2026 from 5-8 pm at Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington\, VT. Sign up at https://www.bennington250.org/. Each donor to this event will receive a special Bennington 250 pin\, and a themed lapel pin for each of the three anniversary years\, with the 2025 pin honoring the Expedition to Ticonderoga. \nHonor history\, by becoming part of history!  \n 
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/250-for-the-250th/
LOCATION:Mt. Anthony Country Club\, 180 Country Club Drive\, Bennington\, VT\, 05201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Tyler Alexander on "If I Can Get Home This Fall: A Story of Love\, Loss\, and a Cause in the Civil War"
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, January 30th at 6pm at Northshire Bookstore\, author Tyler Alexander will share the epic story of Dan Mason\, a white man who served in the Civil War as a soldier in the Sixth Vermont Infantry and as an officer in the Nineteenth U.S. Colored Troops. It is a story of these two units from very different realities but with a common purpose. \nDrawing on Mason’s letters home to his fiancé\, Harriet Clark\, and on other historical records\, Tyler Alexander provides a compelling account of the human cost of war and offers insight about the experiences and attitudes of those who witnessed war firsthand\, including enlisted troops and officers\, men and women\, Democrats and Republicans\, and white and Black Americans. Alexander examines how the most controversial issues of the war—emancipation\, the draft\, military strategy\, the arming of Black troops\, and Reconstruction policy—were viewed in real time by the participants who found themselves engulfed in the maelstrom of war\, particularly those from a strongly anti-slavery farming community in the hills of northeast Vermont. The voices from this distant time offer an example of what real patriotism\, courage\, and moral conviction look like in times of extreme national divisions over race\, identity\, and the meaning of democracy. \n“These are some of the best and most moving of the thousands of Civil War letters I have encountered. The reader will experience an extraordinary degree of empathy and admiration for Sergeant Dan Mason of the Sixth Vermont Infantry\, who subsequently became captain of the Nineteenth U.S. Colored Troops. Tyler Alexander weaves together the letters with biographical and narrative details that tell a remarkable (and tragic) personal\, as well as historical\, story.”—James M. McPherson\, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era \n“In his splendid book\, Tyler Alexander brings alive the Civil War experiences of a young fighter in the Vermont Brigade. . . . The narrative features copious\, moving letters written by Dan Mason to his sweetheart Harriet Clark and blends these with public accounts of evolving war aims. The result is a vivid account of how a struggle to restore the Union was transformed and how the promise of freedom and democracy to all Americans\, regardless of race\, was embraced by the rank and file no less than by political leaders. The poignant\, gripping\, and tragic story speaks to the idealism of the Civil War era and how this history relates to today’s dire challenges.”—Robert Bonner\, author of The Soldier’s Pen: Firsthand Impressions of the Civil War \nTYLER ALEXANDER is an educator in Vermont who teaches American history and government. He is a former James Madison Fellow and studied forestry\, history\, and education at the University of Maine and the University of Vermont. One of Alexander’s ancestors served alongside Dan Mason in Company D of the Sixth Vermont. \nIf you have questions about this or any other Northshire event\, please write the fine folks at events@northshire.com.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/author-talk-tyler-alexander-on-if-i-can-get-home-this-fall-a-story-of-love-loss-and-a-cause-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Northshire Bookstore\, 4869 Main St\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Northshire Bookstore":MAILTO:events@northshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Gather your friends and neighbors – we’re having a Fall Festival! \nPlease join us on Saturday\, October 11th from 11a-3pm for a Fall Festival on the Village Green\, hosted by The Union Store. Wagon Rides and games for the kids\, local vendors\, and a bake sale for The Dorset School’s DPV. Don’t miss this day of fun\, food\, and community spirit!
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/fall-festival/
LOCATION:Dorset Green
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Sampler Stories at the Dorset Village Library
DESCRIPTION:Michele Pagan\, Textile Conservator in Private Practice\, will be speaking on July 3rd at 6pm at the Dorset Village Library about the VT Sampler Initiative\, and how this national effort has been documenting VT 19th century schoolgirl samplers since November 2022.  \nShe will share the techniques which the Initiative uses to uncover clues about the socioeconomics which can be read from each sampler. Additionally in cooperation with the VT 250th Commemoration\, she will share some of the stories of the ancestors of the girls who made the samplers\, and what their service was during the Revolution. No registration is required.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/sampler-stories-at-the-dorset-village-library/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, Corner of Church Street and Route 30\, Dorset
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Lincolns and Manchester: A Commemorative Talk at Hildene by Shawn Harrington Celebrating 120 years since the Lincoln Family moved into Hildene
DESCRIPTION:Join Manchester Historical Society Curator Shawn Harrington at Hildene’s Lincoln Hall for a glimpse into life in Manchester around 1905\, when Robert Todd and Mary Harlan Lincoln settled at Hildene. Harrington will also discuss Mary Todd Lincoln’s Civil War-era visits to The Equinox House and the family’s return in the 1890s to visit Robert’s law partner\, Edward S. Isham— visits that inspired the Lincolns to want to build their ancestral home\, Hildene\, in Manchester.\n\nThe program features rare family photos and personal stories that bring the Lincoln family’s nearly 70-year connection to this mountain valley to life.\n\nThis program is free with admission. Reservations are required to accommodate the proper number of guests. \n\nClick to register.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/the-lincolns-and-manchester-a-commemorative-talk-at-hildene-by-shawn-harrington-celebrating-120-years-since-the-lincoln-family-moved-into-hildene/
LOCATION:Hildene\, The Lincoln Family Home\, 1005 Hildene Road\, Manchester\, VT\, 05254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Hildene%2C The Lincoln Family Home":MAILTO:stephanie@hildene.org
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SUMMARY:Longest Day 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join Hike Dorset on their Longest Day 5k! Click here to register. \n\nWhen: June 21st\, 2025 at 9:00 AM (Plan to arrive between 8:00-8:30am) \n\nWhere: Parking at JK Adams Kitchen Store and Raptor Lane (across from the Dorset RV Park)\n\nParking will be limited so arrive early if possible. Overflow will be at Raptor Lane.\n\n$30 Registration fee. NO STROLLERS! NO DOGS! Sections of trail are single track technical. \n \nAll funds from this 5K will go towards the 2025 Hike Dorset summer crew. Each summer Hike Dorset hires a small crew to perform trail work\, trail building and repair\, invasive species removal\, water feature repair and maintenance\, and other tasks needed to maintain the beautiful parkland and forests of Dorset\, Vermont. \n\nBefore running (or walking) this 5K\, you will need to register and fill out liability waiver at the event. Waivers will be available at check-in on June 21st and must be filled out before participation.\n\nAnyone under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian sign the waiver.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/longest-day-5k/
LOCATION:J. K. Adams\, 1430 Route 30\, Dorset\, VT
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T130000
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SUMMARY:Reading the Forested Landscape: An Interpretive Walk with Tom Wessels
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk focusing on unraveling forest histories\, intriguing plant adaptations\, unique coevolved forest interrelationships\, and any other unusual things we may encounter. \nJoin renowned ecologist and author Tom Wessels for an interpretive walk through the forests of Smokey House Center. This guided tour will delve into the fascinating world of forest ecology\, unraveling the histories of the trees\, exploring plant adaptations\, and uncovering the unique coevolved forest interrelationships. Tom will discuss any surprising and unusual natural phenomena we encounter along the way. \nTom Wessels is a terrestrial ecologist\, professor emeritus at Antioch University\, and the author of several books\, including New England’s Roadside Ecology: Explore 30 of the Region’s Unique Natural Areas. With over three decades of experience leading workshops on ecology\, natural history\, and sustainability\, Tom has become a trusted voice in the field. His engaging storytelling and deep knowledge make this a rare opportunity to connect with the natural world on a deeper level. \nWhether you’re a budding naturalist or simply curious about the environment\, this walk is sure to inspire and educate. Be prepared to learn\, observe\, and explore as we uncover the secrets of the forest together! \nAfter the 1.5 hr walk Tom will be available for purchasing and signing books. Please bring personal check or cash.  \nVisit the Smokey House Center website to register!
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/reading-the-forested-landscape-an-interpretive-walk-with-tom-wessels/
LOCATION:Smokey House Center\, 426 Danby Mountain Rd\, Danby\, VT\, 05739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Vermont Sampler Driving Tour
DESCRIPTION:This summer the Dorset Village Library is one of the 20 stops on the Vermont Sampler Driving Tour. Drawing from the collections at the historical society\, and from local families’ samples\, the library presents these samples. Each has been researched to find a revolutionary ancestor. \nCome see the samplers\, and learn something new about the American Revolution! \nThe story of our Revolutionary War generation having fought the war for our independence\, and then having relocated to Vermont to live their lives\, is one that can be illustrated by studying the lives of their descendants. The values\, artistry and degrees of hardship and success of these families are often conveyed by the girls who produced these samplers. They are almost always the progeny – daughters and granddaughters of the Revolutionary War generation – and their stories are many and unique! \nThe VT Sampler Initiative\, a 501-c-3 entity\, in cooperation with the national Sampler Archive has been documenting Vermont 19th century schoolgirl samplers since November 2022. To date\, close to 800 such samplers have been located and documented using volunteer documenters and professional photography. \nThe VT Sampler Initiative is now producing a statewide driving tour\, to view collections of these post-Revolutionary War samplers\, in cooperation with the Nationwide celebration of the Semi-quincentennial celebration of the American Revolution. \nThe dates of the driving tour coincide with the statewide celebration of our national semi-quincentennial celebration\, from Memorial Day\, May 2025 – Columbus Day\, October 2025\, for most sites. \nPlease see the Vermont 250th website for more details: https://anniversary250.vermont.gov/ \nFor more information about the tour\, contact Michele Pagan at Mpp1@comcast.net.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/east-dorset-schoolgirl-textile-sampler-driving-tour/
LOCATION:The Dorset Village Library\, Corner of Church Street and Route 30\, Dorset
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Glenn Fay on "Ambition: The Remarkable Family of Ethan Allen" at Northshire Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:The Northshire Bookstore in Manchester will present an evening with Glenn Fay\, Jr. for a reading and discussion of his recently released book\, Ambition: The Remarkable Family of Ethan Allen on Friday\, May 16th at 6pm. \nAmbition\, published by Onion River Press\, dives into the relationships of Ethan Allen’s aspiring extended family of brothers\, sisters\, wives\, children\, grandchildren\, and associates. Many of these characters helped create the original republic we now know as Vermont while living in the Manchester area. Ambition also describes the Allens’ imprint on the present-day unique state of Vermont. The book is available everywhere. Signed copies will be available at the event and afterward. \nAmbition has been endorsed by Vermont historians Kevin Graffagnino\, Former Governor Jim Douglas\, Elise Guyette\, Michael Bellesiles\, Gary Shattuck\, Phyllis Drury\, and others.\nGlenn Fay is a native Vermonter and descendant of Green Mountain Boy Daniel Champion and New Hampshire militiaman Jon Powers II. He has researched and written about characters in the American Revolution with two prior books\, Vermont’s Ebenezer Allen: Patriot\, Commando\, and Emancipator\, and Hidden History of Burlington\, Vermont\, both from The History Press. Glenn serves on the board of directors at the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum in Burlington.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/community-event-glenn-fay-on-ambition-the-remarkable-family-of-ethan-allen-at-northshire-bookstore/
LOCATION:Northshire Bookstore\, 4869 Main St\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Northshire Bookstore":MAILTO:events@northshire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Event: Alexandre Caillot Book Launch at ByWay Books & More
DESCRIPTION:ByWay Books & More is excited to host Alexandre Caillot\, author of Late to the Fight which explores the experiences and contributions of Union soldiers from the 17 th Vermont and 31 st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiments who entered the Army of the Potomac in time to serve during the Overland Campaign. \nThis event will be of particular interest to aficionados of the Civil War\, military war\, and regional history as well as anyone who wants to learn about the Green Mountain State’s final Civil War regiment which endured some of the most intense fighting in the conflict. Caillot will share his research and address the motivations\, behavior\, and combat performance of the men who filled the ranks left empty by veterans whose three-year terms had expired. There will be time for a Q&A and book signing. \nBrian Matthew Jordon\, Pulitzer Prize finalist for Marching Home: Union Veterans and Their Unending Civil War says\, “…Methodically rich and carefully argued\, this is that rare book that challenges readers to rethink their conclusions – as well as their questions.” \nDr. Sodergren\, Chair of the History and Political Science Department at Norwich University and Civil War expert\, speaks highly of Late to the Fight\, and says that Caillot “…explores the combat performance of the Union soldiers who filled newly raised regiments that fought through the Civil War’s final year. Historians have typically regarded these late enlistees as substandard to those who signed on at the war’s start…Caillot shows that these forgotten boys in blue left behind a record of valor and sacrifice essential to achieving the destruction of the confederacy.” \nAlexandre Caillot is from the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and earned his doctorate in history from Temple University in 2023. He has previously taught at Norwich University and interned in the National Park Service\, where he gave battlefield tours. Caillot has had articles published by the U.S. Military History Review and the Modern War Institute\, in addition to authoring over twenty scholarly book reviews in print and online. \nByWay Books & More is located at 399 Canal St. Brattleboro\, VT and has been in business for just over a year. ByWay Books & More specializes in general new trade books with a focus on the environment\, a large children’s books section\, many unique finds at a reasonable price\, and a growing collection of foreign language and social justice books.
URL:https://dorsetvthistory.org/event/community-event-alexandre-caillot-book-launch-at-byway-books-more/
LOCATION:ByWay Books & More\, 399 Canal Street\, Brattleboro\, 05301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="ByWay Books & More":MAILTO:contact@bywaybooks.co
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