“The Colchester Historical Society is celebrating this month. August marks 15 years since the old Log Schoolhouse in Colchester opened to the public as a museum and visitor center. The sights and sounds of history are alive and well in Colchester’s Airport Park. That’s where the Log Schoolhouse has been resting for the past 15Continue reading “Colchester Log Schoolhouse”
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Industrial Past of Colchester Causeway
Inscription: “If you travel a mile north along the bike path, you’ll find a lake crossing with stunning views: a 3.5-mile causeway connecting Colchester Point to Allen’s Point in South Hero, Vermont. While thousands of bicyclists and walkers use this marble causeway for recreation, it has a very industrial past. The Rutland Railroad opened theContinue reading “Industrial Past of Colchester Causeway”
LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT: Book Recommendation
LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT, published in 1976, is a compilation of all of their Look Around series of booklets. It was released as a limited edition book with only 500 books produced. If you’re interested in the history of assorted buildings around Chittenden County in Vermont, then you’ll likely LOVE this book! I highlyContinue reading “LOOK AROUND CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT: Book Recommendation”
Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 2
Today’s video is Part 2 of my walk of the Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. The photo used for the video’s picture I snapped myself. The white background is the snow on the ground. It is a detail of a family plot fence rod connector. ‘Twas so beautiful I had to feature it! I amContinue reading “Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 2”
Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 1
Did ya think I forgot about you today??? Well, I did not. I had the COVID booster shot yesterday and I’ve been feeling very tired and sluggish all day. I understand that better late than never is OK. Hope so! 🙂 I visited Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont yesterday. It is the oldest cemetery inContinue reading “Munson Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 1”
Ethan Allen Army Airfield in Colchester, Vermont
Today’s video is all about Hidden History! You may know the huge grassy area in front of Fort Ethan Allen as a field where students play football, soccer or even rugby. Perhaps, you know it was used as a parade ground or drill field as well. But…did you know it was also an AIRFIELD??? Well,Continue reading “Ethan Allen Army Airfield in Colchester, Vermont”
Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 2
This video is Part 2 of my stroll through all of the Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. It is located behind the volunteer fire department. Should you visit, you’ll see my lone footprints walking up to the graves of US Civil War Union soldiers and so many others. “The Methodist Cemetery OnContinue reading “Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 2”
Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont
I took a stroll through all of the Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont yesterday. Google Maps did not know where it was. Good thing I did! As long as there’s no snow in the forecast, I’m still able to visit cemeteries in this area. I’m thrilled about that to be honest. I appreciateContinue reading “Old Methodist Church Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont”
Visiting Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 5
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/vb5R-b0v1_I, is the last of my visits to the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. In this video, you’ll see what appears to be fresh graves in some areas when, in fact, there’s not a fresh grave in that area at all. I tried to avoid stepping on them. When I did,Continue reading “Visiting Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, VT: Part 5”
Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 4
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/xNZ8XynjVmk, is a continuation of my tour of the Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont. I had been talking to someone in the YouTube comments who told me his grandparents were buried there. I was hoping to capture their headstones for him by filming the rest of the cemetery. “The last cemeteryContinue reading “Touring Fort Ethan Allen Cemetery in Colchester, Vermont: Part 4”