“The Roost was one of the buildings located at Camp Marbury on the shore of Lake Champlain less than a mile from here. A summer camp for girls aged 11-17, Camp Marbury provided outdoor recreational activities in a festive camp atmosphere on more than a hundred acres of open fields and wooded shores. During itsContinue reading “The Roost: Upscale Summer Camp for Girls”
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The Noble Failure: Prohibition in the Champlain Valley
I visited the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in late September 2023 and filmed this exhibit. The day was hot and humid. Mosquitoes were snacking on my blood all day. That blood must be tasty! Thus, the huffing and puffing you may hear is due to the humidity. Please check out the photos, stories and additionalContinue reading “The Noble Failure: Prohibition in the Champlain Valley”
Philadelphia II Refurbishment: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
“Philadelphia II In May 1989, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum began construction of a replica of the Philadelphia. To save time, LCMM boatbuilders used modern power tools in conjunction with traditional hand tools, but a period-correct blacksmith shop was built to forge the ironwork, including nearly 9,000 nails. Both natural and synthetic fibers for the riggingContinue reading “Philadelphia II Refurbishment: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum”
William Henry Sterling: American Civil War
William Henry Sterling was born on May 12, 1846 in Moriah, New York. At the age of 18, he enlisted at Plattsburgh, New York, on March 3, 1865. He mustered in “on the same date” on which he mustered in as a Private with Company F of the 5th New York Veteran Infantry Regiment. HeContinue reading “William Henry Sterling: American Civil War”
“A Winch and a Nod” How Do Winches Work?”
“These are winches! Winches are mechanical devices used to pull in or let out rope or cables. The cable wraps around the barrel-shaped portion while the winch holds it in place. These winches, which came from a boathouse at Cold Spring Camp in Milton, VT, are sometimes used by students to learn about simple maritimeContinue reading ““A Winch and a Nod” How Do Winches Work?””
My Haunting College Experience
Halloween is upon us. So, I thought I would share with you an experience I had when I was a student at the University of Vermont. At that point in time, I was working on earning a double major in History and Latin. You can imagine how many papers I had to write. That wasContinue reading “My Haunting College Experience”
Is The Haunted Trail Open?
I specifically had arrived in Grand Isle to film Halloween displays nearby. As I got out of my car, I saw a small footbridge and then noticed a door. Where did that entrance lead? Was it unlocked? Was it a door at all? This “Island Haunted Trail” had to be connected to the Halloween displaysContinue reading “Is The Haunted Trail Open?”
James J. Manney:
James J. Manney was born March 7, 1840 in Middlebury, Vermont. He enlisted with the Union Army on August 6, 1862. He mustered in on September 1, 1862 as a Private with Company B of the 11th Vermont Infantry, which was also known interchangeably as the 1st Vermont Heavy Artillery. He applied for a pensionContinue reading “James J. Manney:”
“The Old English Barn”: Filled with FABULOUS Lincoln Farm Implements!!
I recently visited the Lincoln Historical Society Museum in Lincoln, Vermont. Rhonda and Lucinda offered a fabulous tour! “The Barn” is also known as “The Old English Barn” because it’s a post and beam structure. It is chock-full of farming implements, which had been used in Lincoln. Wait ’til you see what it’s filled with!!Continue reading ““The Old English Barn”: Filled with FABULOUS Lincoln Farm Implements!!”
“Why Is This Wheel So Big?”
From the nearby sign at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: “We don’t know! While we don’t know the exact ship on which this wheel was used, it must have been a big one. Some wheels were made very large so they could be operated by more than one person in heavy weather. A ship’s wheelContinue reading ““Why Is This Wheel So Big?””