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…
Danville Vermont hosts Danville Quebec on Fair Day
By Sharon Lakey, DirectorSunny weather, good company and Danville Fair--how could one beat that? After serious planning by Historical Society President, Paul Chouinard, and gracious people in our community saying…
Backstage with the Best of Friends
Local Band Makes Its Final Appearance on July 11, 2010l to r: Alan Towle, Sandy Towle, Sam Miller, Marylin Dwyer, David Towle, Kurt Dwyer and Skip GrayBy Sharon LakeyThe evening…
Twinning Celebration Between Two Danvilles a Successful Reconnection
Bus tour on July 3, 2010 to Danville, Quebec, fondly rememberedDanville Dignitaries: l to r Toby Balivet, Jane Kitchel, Denise Briggs (hidden, but waving), Alice Hafner, Dorothy Larrabee, and Paul Chouinard, got…
Remembering Janet Wakefield
The Queen of DanvilleCompiled by Sharon LakeyOn June 16, 2009, I met Rita Calkins at the Park and Ride in St. Johnsbury to pick up a photograph of Marion Sevigny.…
The Elm House Hotel
Partial history authored by George Cahoon, Jr.The Elm House Hotel sat on the south side of the Common facing North. It was built in the late eighteen hundreds and was…