By Heather Frost After much deliberation,, I decided to share “Early Milkman”, by Vera E. Vaughn Rena Martindale Reed, for… Read More
Category: History
The history of taxation in Vermont
(From the days of the “Grants” until 1900) By Carol Hammond, Chair of the Vernon Board of Listers It has… Read More
Historians’ corner: Barbara’s box
Following the passing of Vernon’s Barbara Moseley a couple of years ago, the Vernon Historians were recipient of several boxes… Read More
Historians’ corner: The Bushnell Museum
Did you ever wonder what the story was with the large building overlooking the pond and dam on the site… Read More
Vernon history: The match factory, Part II
An article about the Match Factory was written in September based on stories I’d heard and questions they raised. This update… Read More
Historians corner: Vernon’s Central Park amusement area
Perhaps you’ve noticed, while traveling south on Rt. 142, this Vermont historical marker on the left side of the road,… Read More
Vernon history: The match factory
Did you know one of Vernon’s industries in the past was a match factory? I first learned about the factory… Read More
Vernon history: The Hilltop Housewife and her cookbook
By Sallie J. May, for The Vernon Historians Hazel B. Corliss lived at Basin Farm for 26 years earlier in… Read More
Vernon’s Philip Nelson, 99, participated in the Okinawa invasion, 75 years ago today
By Phil Nelson April 1, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of: The largest amphibious invasion the world has ever seen. The… Read More
History of Stonehurst, Part II
By Barbara Emery Moseley This is a continuation of Barbara’s first piece on Stonehurst during World War II. Romey had a… Read More