Vermont Business Magazine From Franklin to Windham, from Bennington to Orleans, Vermont’s 14 counties have a rich history of unique people, special places and roots sunk deep in the Vermont soil. Over three very special Thursday evenings beginning August 6th, Vermont PBS will be serving up a historical snapshot of each and every county in the state. Life in Vermont’s Counties uses archival footage and photos, interviews with residents – and a rich sense of place – to describe local life and historical highlights of Vermont's 14 counties.
The series of 14 films were all produced, over a period of several years, by students in Senator Bill Doyle’s history class at Johnson State College, in collaboration with Waterbury, Vt., filmmaker Vince Franke of Peregrine Productions. Each film brings to life the history, the stories and the characters that help to define Vermont.
Life in Vermont’s Counties will air in three parts on successive Thursdays, August 6, 13 and 20, beginning each evening at 7 p.m. It’s a great opportunity for Vermont residents to get to know a bit more about their home county, and those of their neighbors. The films fit well with Vermont PBS’s long tradition of preserving and showcasing the state’s rich history, making it available for future generations. Vermont PBS is viewable over the air and on cable systems throughout the state.
Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider, with a commitment to cultural enrichment and civic engagement. Vermont PBS PLUS, the station’s second HD channel, launched in July, 2014. More information about Vermont PBS is available at vermontpbs.org.