By Nadie VanZandt Gardeners in cold climates have learned to extend the growing season by building greenhouses. As early as 30 A. D., reports of greenhouses appeared in the writings of the famous Pliny the Elder, Roman savant and scientific […]
Tag: history
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Exploring history at East Hubbardton Cemetery
Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—On Sunday, Sept. 26, the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton and the Hubbardton Historical Society offer an afternoon of stories about the early civilians who lived in Hubbardton and the soldiers who fought […]
Letter, Opinion
Teach history, all of it
Dear Editor, As a university student in Germany in 1966-67, I learned that teaching the history of Nazi Germany in German schools was strictly prohibited, much to the outrage of the younger teachers and their secondary school students. Students born […]
Mountain Meditation
‘A disaster they created’
By Marguerite Jill Dye History repeats itself. That’s why it must never be forgotten. History is in the making due to the administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that separated thousands of children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexican border. It is […]
Mountain Meditation
On which side of history do you stand?
By Marguerite Jill Dye Butterflies danced among blackberry bushes, reminding me of the butterfly effect used by shamans worldwide to transport themselves to other places as a healing tool. Robins passed by with nest-building materials and a hummingbird perched above […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Take a hike into history at battlefield site
Sunday, June 18, 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON— On Sunday, June 18, the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site offers a guided hike on the Hubbardton section of the 1776 military road that led to Mount Independence in Orwell. Site interpreter Bob Franzoni is […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Hike into history at Mount Independence for National Trails Day
Saturday, June 3, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—To celebrate National Trails Day Saturday, June 3, the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is hosting a Hike into History. The walk, from 2-3:30 p.m., is led by Mark Brownell, a retired history teacher […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Spring history hike kicks off season at Mount Independence
Saturday, May 6, 1 p.m.—ORWELL—Enjoy a springtime history walk on the grounds of the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, May 6, 1-4 p.m., with several stopping points for those who may need to leave early. Experts on […]
News Briefs
Billings Farm & Museum endorses the relevance of history
WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum has joined more than 100 history organizations around the country in endorsing the History Relevance Value Statement and declaring the importance of teaching and learning history. To celebrate, Billings Farm is urging history fans to post […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Mission Farm church invites public to learn about its history and offerings
Thursday, March 30, 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Church of Our Saviour invites the public to an open house March 30. Recently the church has embarked on efforts to discover where and how the church community can better serve the area. With a common […]