The Underwater Archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
In the years running up to the current 250th commemorations of 1776, the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has focused its research activities on the American Revolution.
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Events
- Manchester Community Library 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, United States
Granger Palooza! A Celebration of Granger House’s Past, Present, and Bright Future
VSU Castleton- Granger House 30 Seminary Lane, Castleton, VT, United StatesJoin us for light refreshments and stimulating discussion as Vermont State University students and faculty from the Castleton Hidden History Project present the early results of our archaeological and archival research on Granger House, as well as our plans for its future as a museum of local history and center for hands-on learning.
FreeGranger Palooza! Archaeology Road Show
VSU Castleton- Granger House 30 Seminary Lane, Castleton, VT, United StatesHave you ever found something in your backyard or attic and you don’t know what it is? Bring it on down to Granger House and let VTSU archaeology students and faculty identify it and help you learn more about your found object. Light refreshments will be served.
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Summerland: Charity and Sylvia Listening Party
Rutland Free Library 10 Court St, Rutland, VT, United StatesLove, music, art, business…how do they all fit together? How is music created around a unique story? What does a commission look like? Join us for a listening party as we dive into a world premiere from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s opening concert of the 2026-27 season.
FreeGranger Palooza! Granger House Tour
VSU Castleton- Granger House 30 Seminary Lane, Castleton, VT, United StatesThe use of Granger House has always reflected the needs and values of the people who lived there. Come join VTSU geography students and faculty as we tour this historic house, concentrating on how it was used and how it changed through time.
FreeGranger Palooza! Hillside Cemetery Tour
Hillside Cemetery 141 Cemetery Drive, Castleton, United StatesJoin VTSU geography students and faculty on a tour of Castleton’s Hillside Cemetery, focusing on the final resting places of some of Granger House's former occupants and what those places say about their lives.
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A Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted
Platt Memorial Library 279 Main St, Shoreham, VT, United StatesAt this presentation you will learn that the mission statement of A Revolutionary Press, inspired by the Declaration of Independence, directs us in our efforts to bring about an entirely distinct Revolution for the present and the future, as we listen to, and print some of today’s lesser known radical and revolutionary visionaries. Everyone at this event will have the opportunity to print one of these pieces to help imagine that next Revolution.
Vermont Reads Facilitated Discussion: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT, United StatesJoin us for a book discussion of this year’s Vermont Reads selection, Charity & Sylvia. All are welcome!
Vermont Sampler Stories
Vermont State University Castleton, Jeffords Auditorium 233 South St, Castleton, Vermont, United StatesThis presentation is based on the research Michele Pagan has done into the Revolutionary War ancestors of the girls who made 19th century schoolgirl samplers. Needlework samplers are a visual record of the values that guided early female education in Vermont, including its focus on needlework as an essential skill for all girls and women. As artifacts of female education, they provide insight into family dynamics, local history, and community values.
Granger Palooza! A Celebration of Vermont’s Native American Heritage
VSU Castleton- Granger House 30 Seminary Lane, Castleton, VT, United StatesGranger House is located in a community rich in Native American heritage. Come learn about Vermont’s Native American history and culture through stories, songs, and discussions with Chief Roger Longtoe of Vermont’s Elnu Abenaki. Light refreshments will be served.
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