The Boorn Ultimatum
Jesse Boorn and Stephen Boorn were convicted of murdering a man who was later found alive The brothers were convicted in 1819 in Manchester, Vermont. The case is the first documented wrongful murder conviction in […]
A Vermont Headstone with an Odd Story to Tell!
Everyone has a story to tell in death as in life. Walk through any old Vermont cemetery or graveyard and step back in history. If your journeys take you to the town of Pownal, VT, […]
At Least Two WWII B-17F Bomber Crashes Vermont
WWII B-17F Bomber Crashes in Randolph, Vermont During World War II, Vermont’s rugged terrain and mountainous landscape became the site of several tragic plane crashes. These incidents, though little known today, offer a glimpse into […]
Discover the Remarkable Story of a Mummy Buried in Vermont!
Middlebury, VT’s West Cemetery is the final resting place of an Egyptian Prince’s Mummy The last place you would ever expect to find a mummy is within the rolling hills of Vermont. Middlebury, VT’s West […]
Glowing Lights and UFO’s Descend Upon Skies in Waitsfield
On June 29, 1977, there were reports of UFO activity in Vermont, notably in the town of Waitsfield. Eyewitnesses described seeing unusual lights in the sky that night. The lights were described as stationary at […]
Mysteries and Marvels: Fascinating Stories from Vermont’s Historic Cemeteries
Every Vermont cemetery or graveyard is different and unique in their special way There are stories to be told of days and lives long past, yet the words on some of the monuments leave behind […]
Nothing Runs Like a Deere
The origin of “John Deere” farm equipment John Deere, the founder of the iconic agricultural machinery company Deere & Company, was born on February 7, 1804 in Rutland, Vermont. He spent his early years in […]
Maple Syrup for Health?
As Vermonters, we all know how delicious maple syrup is and there is really no substitute We can sense “artificial maple flavoring” like a red alert on a battleship and for many of us, maple […]
A Vermont Man’s Odd, Dual Purpose Coffin
A Frugal, Vermont Man Creates a Dual Purpose Coffin for use in Life and Death Lysander Barnes was a huge man. He towered six-foot plus in his stocking feet. “Lys” was somewhat of a carpenter. […]
The Brookfield Floating Bridge Near Williamstown, VT
Floating above the still waters of Sunset Lake lies an enchanted bridge that has charmed all who have laid eyes upon its mystical wooden planks. Born from the trees of Brookfield in 1820, this living […]