“The L’Ecole Saintes-Anges, or the Holy Angels Convent in English, is a historic religious and educational building at 247 Lake Street in the city of St. Albans, Vermont. Built in 1899, it is a prominent local example of Romanesque Revival architecture, and served historically as a significant cultural center for the local French Canadian immigrantContinue reading “L’Ecole Saintes-Anges (Holy Angels School) in St. Albans, Vermont”
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OLDEST CATHOLIC CEMETERY IN BURLINGTON: MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH
Today’s video is a partial walk/visit to Burlington, Vermont’s OLDEST CATHOLIC CEMETERY: Mount Saint Joseph on Archibald Street. “As the Catholics came to our part of the Champlain Valley to settle, there came an early need for a sacred burial ground. A final resting place was needed for their aged, their infants and young asContinue reading “OLDEST CATHOLIC CEMETERY IN BURLINGTON: MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH”
Mount St. Joseph Cemetery: Part 1
Today’s video is a partial walk/visit to Burlington, Vermont’s OLDEST CATHOLIC CEMETERY: Mount Saint Joseph on Archibald Street. “As the Catholics came to our part of the Champlain Valley to settle, there came an early need for a sacred burial ground. A final resting place was needed for their aged, their infants and young asContinue reading “Mount St. Joseph Cemetery: Part 1”
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!”
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Charlotte, Vermont
https://youtu.be/XOWnQjqH-bY Today’s video is on Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which is located in Charlotte, Vermont. It is on Spear Street and very easy to find. (And I LIKE easy to find!!) Parking was easy, too! (Its cemetery out back was not readily visible from the road, but certainly was from the parking lot.) “NestledContinue reading “Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Charlotte, Vermont”
St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Winooski, VT: Part 1
Today’s video, https://youtu.be/QjvTtlkYyeU, is Part 1 of my visit to St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Winooski, VT. Come with me as I stroll this small church cemetery. I’d wager it’s maybe an acre. You’ll see some children’s graves, as well as a variety of veterans buried there and so many family names you’ll recognize who epitomizeContinue reading “St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Winooski, VT: Part 1”
St. Francis Xavier Church Watches Over Its Flock in Winooski, VT: Part 2
After my preview video went live, I announced it on Facebook and added I had found no information online about the cemetery. Many on Facebook and someone in the YouTube comment section suggested I should contact the parish. I took their advice and I’ll list below what Diane told me. Year established: 1868First burials: 1868SizeContinue reading “St. Francis Xavier Church Watches Over Its Flock in Winooski, VT: Part 2”
St. Francis Xavier Church Watches Over Its Cemetery in Winooski, VT: Part 1
After my preview video went live, I announced it on Facebook and added I had found no information online about the cemetery. Many on Facebook and someone in the YouTube comment section suggested I should contact the parish. I took their advice and I’ll list below what Diane told me. Year established: 1868First burials: 1868SizeContinue reading “St. Francis Xavier Church Watches Over Its Cemetery in Winooski, VT: Part 1”
St. Augustine Cemetery in Montpelier, VT
Greetings All! This is Patricia and I am Traveling for History! I spent all afternoon yesterday in Montpelier, VT. It was such a lovely day, I opted to take a stroll in St. Augustine Cemetery. Link to video here: https://youtu.be/XDP41FYjKyo There is NO useful information online about this place. I belong to a variety ofContinue reading “St. Augustine Cemetery in Montpelier, VT”
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church: Winooski, VT
Greetings All! This is Patricia and I am Traveling for History! Whilst in Winooski, VT yesterday, I filmed St. Francis Xavier Church. Link here: https://youtu.be/lBQWsdLJvrs. This is a Roman Catholic church, which was built for the French-Canadian Catholic population. “St. Francis Xavier Church is a Catholic church within the City of Winooski, Vermont in theContinue reading “St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church: Winooski, VT”