Today’s video is a follow-up to one I recorded in October 2021. A building, which started out as a Methodist Church, was demolished in December 2021. “The demolition of the historic former Methodist Meeting House was nearing completion Thursday, as workers from Hodgkins & Sons Inc. made more progress. An excavator was busy Thursday afternoonContinue reading “Former Methodist Church in Bellows Falls DEMOLISHED in December 2021!”
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Union Meetinghouse
From the Historic Marker: “Frederick Douglass delivered a fiery abolitionist speech here in July 1843. Born in slavery in Maryland, Douglass freed himself by escaping to the north, where he became a tireless crusader for African American freedom and equality. He was among the greatest orators and black leaders of the 19th century. The FerrisburghContinue reading “Union Meetinghouse”
Rev. George S. Brown: FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MINISTER IN VERMONT!
I was in Wolcott, Vermont earlier this week. As I drove through the town center, I noticed an historic marker. So, I stopped to read it. What I discovered was very interesting and knew others would find it interesting as well. “Reverend Brown was the first African American Methodist minister in Vermont. He was bornContinue reading “Rev. George S. Brown: FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN MINISTER IN VERMONT!”
Saint John’s Episcopal Church
Today’s video is on St. John’s Episcopal Church in Highgate Falls, Vermont. If you enjoyed yesterday’s video on the cemetery behind it, you may also enjoy seeing this lovely church, hearing its history and watching the walk-around. “St. John’s Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located on the village green in the village ofContinue reading “Saint John’s Episcopal Church”
Sudbury Congregational Church
Today’s video is about the Sudbury Congregational Church located in Sudbury, Vermont. According to Google Maps, it’s “formerly” the Congregational Church and Town Hall. One thing I do know for sure is that this building is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also stunning, even at dusk. What a treat to standContinue reading “Sudbury Congregational Church”
Georgia Plain Baptist Church
I am thrilled to present a video on a gorgeous Gothic Revival Style church to you today! The Georgia Plain Baptist Church in Georgia, Vermont is that place. This place is an architectural gem! It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “The Georgia Plain Baptist Church is a historic church in Georgia,Continue reading “Georgia Plain Baptist Church”
Richmond Congregational Church in Richmond, Vermont
Today’s video is both a history of this place on the National Register of Historic Places and a partial walk-around. The Richmond Congregational Church is a historic church at 20 Church Street in Richmond, Vermont, United States. Built in 1903-04, it is a significant local example of Colonial Revival architecture, designed by prominent Vermont architect Walter R. B. Willcox.Continue reading “Richmond Congregational Church in Richmond, Vermont”
Williston Congregational Church in Williston, Vermont
Today’s video is a combination of the history and a walk-around of the Williston Congregational Church in Williston, Vermont. (The snow is a tch deeper in Williston than where I live in Chittenden County. Since I don’t wear boots, my feet got a bit wet and even colder.) But, I was able to walk aroundContinue reading “Williston Congregational Church in Williston, Vermont”
Leicester Meeting House in Leicester, Vermont
https://youtu.be/nwdp2PQCABk Today’s film topic is the Leicester Meeting House in Leicester, Vermont. It is located directly off of Route 7 and is abundantly easy to find. Note that a couple of windows could use some attention. Better to fix now than wait until the repairs are very expensive. Also wondering what those “drawers” are forContinue reading “Leicester Meeting House in Leicester, Vermont”
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery: Charlotte, Vermont: Focus on Quinlan Family!
https://youtu.be/8_5JPPyzAnQ Today’s video is the rest of my walk of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte, Vermont. I found the “largest stone” grave marker of the Quinlan family. You may recall my video earlier this week on Quinlan’s Covered Bridge. Same family. The upper portion of the cemetery wasn’t the quagmire of theContinue reading “Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery: Charlotte, Vermont: Focus on Quinlan Family!”