UFO’s in the sky over Waitsfield, Vermont? On June 29, 1977, UFO activity was witnessed from a large open field in the small town. Two fuzzy glowing orange lights, aligned horizontally, about 45 degrees from […]
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 […]
The origin of “John Deere” farm equipment Everyone has heard the name ‘John Deere’ but not many know of it’s Vermont origin. As the “inventor of the plow that broke the plains”, John Deere learned […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Creepy Places of New England: Black Agnes (Green Mount Cemetery), Montpelier, VT Black Agnes, the cemetery statue that kills those who dare sit on “her” lap??? A copper statue located at Green Mount Cemetery in […]
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 […]
A vampire’s heart burned on the Woodstock, VT village green? Maybe. There is a well known legend that suggests that in 1834 the eldest son of the Corwin family of Woodstock, VT died from a […]