A Vermont Farmer’s Work is Never Done – Even in Death
by Scott Wheeler of Vermont’s Northland Journal A farmer’s work is never done – even in death… at least that is what I like to joke about when I tell people about the old farmer […]
The Legendary Ethan Allen – Mystery of Where he is Buried?
Ethan Allen’s life exhibited traits of fierce independence and generated strong debate in the history books. Allen was no military genius, but perhaps, a loud-mouthed braggart. He was also said to be a steadfast patriot […]
Exhumation and Ritual: Woodstock’s Secret Vampire Panic
Beneath the idyllic façade of Woodstock, Vermont—with its pristine village green, historic homes, and postcard-perfect scenery—lies a darker history that few tourists ever discover. Here, in the early 19th century, respected citizens participated in rituals […]
A Haunted St. Albans Landmark? Ghosts of the Back Inn Time
Friendly resident ghosts are said to have made the St. Albans, VT., Back Inn Time (a local inn) their home. According to Pauline Cray, who owned Inn in 2012, there is Lora, the wife of […]
Willoughby Lake Monster and other Oddities
Willoughby Lake is a scenic body of water located in the northern Vermont town of Westmore, nestled between two mountains, Mt. Hor and Mt. Pisgah. In earlier years, the region was a well known and […]
Was the Hayden Family of Albany, Vermont Cursed and Doomed?
Discover the mysterious story of the Hayden family of Albany, Vermont, and the eerie events that plagued their lives for generations. From unexplainable illnesses to tragic accidents and unexplained deaths, some have speculated that the […]
Maggie Little, the Remarkable Pipe-Smoking Fisherwoman of Newport, VT
Most photographed person in Newport, VT, on Lake Memphremagog During the first thirty years of the twentieth century, fisherwoman Maggie Little was the most photographed person in Newport, VT, on Lake Memphremagog. She was most […]
Vermont Ghosts and their Frightening Stories
Ghosts and hauntings in Vermont? You decide… If you’re really bold, spend a night at a haunted Vermont inn or hotel. If you’re spending the night alone, maybe you’ll appreciate the company (or perhaps not). […]
Quirky Vermont History, People, Places and Things
Vermont history, people, places and things on the somewhat unusual and quirky side
Derby Line’s Haskell Opera House & Library and The Beatles?
The Haskell Opera House in Derby Line, Vermont is a pretty cool spot – it literally straddles the border between the US and Canada! This historic building has been serving the community on both sides […]