Weird Vermont Town Names
Vermont is known for its charming and scenic towns, but some of them have quite peculiar names that might raise an eyebrow or two. One such town is Barre, pronounced as if it were spelled […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Summer at the Burlington Waterfront
Summer got off to a quick, warm start around Memorial Day 2012. A day after the marathon, the Burlington waterfront was active but not overly crowded. A perfect day for a cruise on Lake Champlain. […]
Autumn In Vermont and Why We Love it So Much!
Autumn 2011 has been wonderful and just a bit warmer than fall of last year. The Underhill Harvest Festival had one day of on and off showers but the following Sunday was cool but precipitation […]
Enjoy and Explore an Exciting Winter in Vermont
Winter in Vermont is a magical time of the year The air becomes crisp and cool as Christmas approaches. This article lists some winter activities in Vermont that I recommend. Winter is a perfect time […]
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 […]