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 […]
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 […]
Quirky Vermont History, People, Places and Things
Vermont history, people, places and things on the somewhat unusual and quirky side
A Rare Tour of the Brick House at Shelburne Farms
The Brick House at Shelburne Farms is a stunning example of the Colonial Revival style, boasting forty rooms and located on the shores of Lake Champlain. This magnificent estate was once the Vermont home of […]
Amazing Discovery: Ollie The Camel on Rte 7 in Vermont
Will That Be One Hump or Two? The last thing anyone driving along scenic Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, VT. would expect to see is a camel. That’s right a camel…with two humps. The Bactrian camel, […]
World Famous Elton John Wows Crowd at Sold-Out Vermont Concert
Elton John at Essex Junction, Vermont? Yep! Burlington, VT – On July 21, 2008, music legend Elton John performed to a sold-out crowd at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont. The concert was […]