A Dear Couple for Dear Acres
Kenneth and Florence Ward, a Valentine Story Kenneth and Florence's wedding picture, February 15, 1941 By Sharon Lakey “Never a child born that bawled as much as Andy. I tried…
It Has Been a Good Day
Diary entries of Homer Stanton circa 1900By Mark R. MooreLife in rural Danville was very active and exciting for young boys at the turn of the century. Herbert and Homer…
Voices of Our Elders
Life in Caledonia County documentary is living, breathing historyBy Sharon LakeyOn a rainy night in December a good-sized crowd gathered in a downstairs room at Catamount Arts. The audience had…
The Artist as Historian
Robin Rothman Recreates the Old Stone GaolThe completed drawing of Danville's old stone gaol by Robin RothmanBy Sharon LakeyArtist Robin Rothman was given a mission; Mary Prior wanted her to…
Finding Answers through the Fragments
Bruce Badger’s Memorial Album Comes HomeBruce L. BadgerBy Sharon LakeyJean Dutton, sister of Danville’s only soldier killed in action in Vietnam, Bruce L. Badger, made a decision. She would send…
The Danville Name is Not What it seems
By Stephen McDougallDANVILLE – This year, the historic town of Danville celebrates its 150th anniversary, but few residents know the origin of the name for their town. Sure, a few…
The Campico Story
Hubert Simons working on the first camp.By Eleanor Bonney SimonsOn a beautiful October afternoon, about 1950, Hubert and I drove around back roads as we often did. As we went…
Circulating Books on the Back Roads of Vermont
Eleanor Bonney Simons remembers her bookwagon days as Regional LibrarianBonney Simons (in the kerchief) helps customers look for titles in the back of her bookwagon.By Sharon Lakey“The one-room school in…
The Morrill of the Story
Duane Whitehead (l) and George Morrill, after coming back from their jaunt in the Bennett cemetery,.Thanks to Janice Morrill, we found Samuel on the family tree. George was able to…
Which Barn is it Anyway?
By Sharon LakeyThis whole barn question started with Robin Rothman’s Four Barns prints for the Danville Historical Society. During the 70’s and 80’s, Robin roamed the back roads of the…