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Vermont 250th Anniversary Events

Living History Association

Come visit to celebrate the history of Wilmington and Vermont as we approach America’s Semiquincentennial !

July 4th, 1890: Wilmington Cornet Band in front of the Wilmington Savings Bank (now River Bank Park) front row: Frank Clark, Orrin Buell, Ned Willard, Luman Copeland, Willam Bassett, Barney Johnson & George Haynes back row: Frank Clarke, Alvin Batchelder, Charles Bartlett, Albert Johnson, J. Clarke Tanis Courtemanche, Albert Quinn, Charles Clarke & George Willard (holding music)

***CALENDAR OF EVENTS***

Vermont Humanities is offering a series of four free talks held on Zoom in January and February 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.

Follow the event pages below to register for these free virtual talks.

Vermont Humanities – February 4

Equal: The Surprising History of An American Founding Concept

Vermont Humanities – February 11

American Niceness: From Plymouth Rock to Standing Rock

February  14 – Valentine’s Day

February 16 – Presidents’ Day

Can you name the two presidents from Vermont?

February 17 – Lunar New Year!

Year of the Horse, Mardi Gras and Ramadan begins.

 

March 3 – Town Meeting Day!

March 4 – Vermont Statehood 1791

March 27 – Vermont Beer & Chili Stroll, 4-7pm The annual Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll, a vibrant celebration of local flavors, community spirit, and live entertainment. Explore a variety of tasting stations, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite chili in a festive atmosphere!

April 19 – Join us 4pm at OSEC for “Why Vermont History Matters”, with Kevin Graffagnino presenting and stay for Wilmington’s 250th kickoff Party 5-7pm

April 23 – Join Randy Schoonmaker at 7pm for “45 Mill Street, The 100 year history of this site before the MOOver. It is a story rich in different uses, products made, and the work life of Wilmington. Guaranteed to surprise you!

April 25 – Historic Walking Tours of Downtown Wilmington. Self-guided tour available.  Map can be downloaded from the Wilmington Works website.

 https://www.wilmingtonworksvt.com/walking-tour

Wilmington Grain & Lumber Co., Formerly Old Red Mill now, Valley Craft Ales. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Wilmington Grain & Lumber Co., Formerly Old Red Mill now, Valley Craft Ales. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Sugaring. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Sugaring. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Wheelock Dentist, West Main Street, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Wheelock Dentist, West Main Street, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Old Vermont National Bank, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Old Vermont National Bank, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
North Main Street, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
North Main Street, Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Memorial Hall. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Memorial Hall. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Deerfield Valley Times Office. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Deerfield Valley Times Office. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Dairy Bar, now Dot's Restaurant. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Dairy Bar, now Dot's Restaurant. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Civil War Memorial Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Civil War Memorial Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Wilmington Train Depot. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
Wilmington Train Depot. Courtesy of Historical Society of Wilmington
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