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  • Architectural Gems: Historic House Tour in Dorset and East Rupert

    The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VT

    Explore five unique Dorset and East Rupert historic houses at the self-guided GMALL Historic House Tour. GMALL has creatively selected properties that express the unique history and spirit of the upper Mettawee River Valley in southern Vermont representing a diverse range of architectural styles from Federal to Victorian. This tour will offer a rare opportunity to visit inside these intriguing residences, each with a unique history and story to tell.

    $35

  • History Hike: Gettysburg Quarry

    The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VT

    Join Kevin O'Toole, and folks from Hike Dorset and the Dorset Historical Society, for a hike to the Gettysburg Quarry! The morning will begin with a bit of history about the quarry at the Dorset Historical Society, then we’ll carpool to the site for a hike. We anticipate being back to the Bley House by noon!

    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, VT

    Join 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

  • Annual Meeting

    The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VT

    Dorset Historical Society 2025 Annual Meeting Notice FRIDAY OCTOBER 3rd

  • Fall Festival

    Dorset Green

    Gather your friends and neighbors – we’re having a Fall Festival! Please 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!

  • Halloween at DHS!

    The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VT

    Visit the Dorset Historical Society on Halloween for sweet treats and spooky surprises, including exclusive Dorset history trading cards!

  • Holiday Open House

    The Dorset Historical Society Bley House Museum Corner of Kent Hill Road & Route 30, Dorset, VT

    Join us for our annual Holiday Open House! Taste a selection of sweet treats, and view our newest exhibit on the history of Dorset's apple orchards.

    Free