Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Vermont History Museum will reopen to the public on October 10th, 2023.
Housed in the Pavilion Building at 109 State Street in Montpelier, the museum has been closed since July 11th, when floodwaters inundated the building.
To celebrate the reopening, museum admission will be by donation on October 10th. Admission is waived for one day, and visitors are encouraged to donate an amount they are comfortable with.
VHS Executive Director Steve Perkins says “We are excited to reopen the Vermont History Museum and provide a needed venue for our seasonal visitors to experience how Vermont's past informs its present and future. We will do our best to show the world that Montpelier is open for business.”
Visitors to the museum can see the following exhibits:
- “A Stitch in Time”, an exhibit about the history of costume that looks at how the garments of the past inform the fashions of today.
- “Fancy Goods” an exhibit by the Middletown Springs Historical Society newly installed in the Local History Gallery.
- “Calvin Coolidge: Vermont’s President”: an exhibit from the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation that celebrates the centennial of his administration.
- “Freedom & Unity”, the museum’s permanent exhibit, a chronological exploration of Vermont’s history, from its indigenous inhabitants to the modern day.
With the opening of the museum, VHS will resume its on-site programming, which includes educational offerings such as school visits, homeschool programming, and talks by scholars and authors. Visit VHS’s website at www.vermonthistory.org or follow us on social media for updates and further announcements.
About VHS
Founded in 1838, the Vermont Historical Society serves to engage both Vermonters and “Vermonters at heart” in the exploration of our state's rich heritage. Our purpose is to reach a broad audience through our outstanding collections, statewide outreach, and dynamic programming. We believe that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities.
Source: 10.3.2023. Barre. Vermont Historical Society https://vermonthistory.org/
