Vermont Business Magazine - The Vermont Historical Society returns to the Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds with the Vermont History Expo on June 18 and 19, 2016. A unique country history fair, the Expo will feature barns full of heritage breed cattle, pigs, and poultry. Farming techniques such as raising poultry will also be demonstrated.
Amanda Gustin, Vermont Historical Society’s Expo coordinator, explains, “Knowledgeable 4-H members will commandeer the judging arena and Expo attendees can actually see the characteristics and learn about each breed. Heritage breeds are traditional livestock, some of which may be in danger of extinction. Heritage breeders are helping to maintain these animals, some of which will be important to agriculture’s future. Our Morgan Horse demonstrations and pageantry are extraordinary, too.”
Morgan horse demonstrations will take place at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Expo visitors can meet the horses and have photographs taken with a Morgan horse at 11:30 am, 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Throughout the weekend, the Vermont Morgan Horse Association will share exhibits and information in the stable area.
The Vermont History Expo takes place at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds June18 and 19, 2016, featuring family fun that includes Let’s Go Fish activities with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept., Science of Water tent, music, parades, presentations, living historians, performances, local historical societies, music, authors, and more. History Expo is held every other year. Updated schedules atvermonthistory.org/expo.
The Vermont Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that operates the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, the Leahy Library, the Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre, and programming throughout the state. Established in 1838, its purpose is to reach a broad audience through outstanding collections and statewide outreach. The Vermont Historical Society believes that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities. Visit the Society’s website at vermonthistory.org.