Fly Fishing with John Rano
The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VTThe Dorset Historical Society’s Third-Thursday Lunch-Lecture on July 18th will
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Lectures
East Dorset Village Now a Historic District
Travel back to the bustling, 1880s community of East Dorset.
East Dorset Historic Village District
Who Lived Here and Why? The Dorset Historical Society's
Wilson House History Program
Join us for a lively discussion about the Wilson House
How Old is the Dorset Field Club Anyway?
Come Join Us as Kevin O'Toole, introduces us to the
Author Talk: Jon Mathewson on “Dorset” History Book
The Dorset Village Library Corner of Church Street and Route 30, DorsetJoin us at both the Dorset Village Library and the Dorset Historical Society on May 8th at 6pm to hear Jon Mathewson discuss the new book Dorset. The book covers the origins of Dorset and its history from 1850-1965. The talk will begin at 6pm at the Dorset Village Library. After the program, we’ll head across the street to the Dorset Historical Society where there will be a reception and more conversation until 8pm!
Community Event: Alexandre Caillot Book Launch at ByWay Books & More
ByWay Books & More 399 Canal Street, Brattleboro, United StatesByWay 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 17th Vermont and 31st Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiments who entered the Army of the Potomac in time to serve during the Overland Campaign.
Community Event: Glenn Fay on “Ambition: The Remarkable Family of Ethan Allen” at Northshire Bookstore
Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main St, Manchester Center, VT, United StatesThe 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.
Free
The Lincolns and Manchester: A Commemorative Talk at Hildene by Shawn Harrington Celebrating 120 years since the Lincoln Family moved into Hildene
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT, United StatesJoin 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.
Architectural Gems: Historic Buildings of Dorset and East Rupert
United Church of Dorset 143 Church Street, Dorset, VT, United StatesJoin us for an engaging and in-depth illustrated lecture and discussion about the architecture, history, and development of Dorset and East Rupert, with specific focus on the five houses included in the companion house tour on August 2, 2025.
$20
Author Talk: Jon Mathewson on “Dorset” History Book Commemorating the Dorset Conventions
Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main St, Manchester Center, VT, United StatesJoin us at Northshire Bookstore on July 25th at 6pm to hear Dorset Historical Society Curator Emeritus Jon Mathewson discuss the new book Dorset. The book covers the origins of Dorset and its pictorial history from 1850-1965, but Mathewson's talk will highlight the era before photography with a special emphasis on the history of the Dorset Conventions.
Free
250th Anniversary Lunchtime Lecture: Rutland County Forts with Joseph Kinney
The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VTJoin historian and archaeologist Joseph Kinney for a Lunchtime Lecture exploring the Revolutionary War-era forts of Rutland County and how they’ve been remembered, or forgotten, over time. Drawing from his undergraduate thesis and ongoing research, Kinney will introduce attendees to key military sites including Castleton’s Fort Warren, Pittsford’s Fort Vengeance, and Rutland’s Forts Rutland and Ranger.
Free