
Murder in the Vermont Woods: A Story About Race, Class, and Gender in the 19th Century
Tells the story of an Indigenous man from southern New England who came to central Vermont during the late 19th century and was the victim of a murder.
Jill Mudgett is a cultural historian with an interest in the connection between the people and the environment of northern New England. She holds a Ph.D. in American history and is interested in public history outreach.
Tells the story of an Indigenous man from southern New England who came to central Vermont during the late 19th century and was the victim of a murder.
Jill Mudgett explores evolving human ideas about Vermont’s mountain topography, explaining how environmental understandings changed throughout history.