Brandon Museum at the Stephen A. Douglas Birthplace

03/25/2026

Len is a fantastic, engaging teacher!

From Woolly Mammoths to Wooly Adelgids:

When, how, and why did various species arrive in Vermont, where did they come from, how did they evolve, and what impact did they have? Presented by Len Schmidt.

March 26th, 6-7pm

02/28/2026

They Came From Away

From Wooly Mammoths to Wooly Adelgids, a Brief History of Vermont Migrants
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Brandon Museum, 4 Grove St. Brandon

Brandon Museum hosts Len Schmidt for a presentation on a sample of Vermont's plants and animals that originated somewhere else (hint: that is all of them). When, how, and why did various species arrive in Vermont, where did they come from, how did they evolve, and what impact did they have? We'll also examine some plants and animals that arrived here and then disappeared, and maybe one or two that arrived, then vanished, and then returned.

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From Wooly Mammoths to Wooly Adelgids, a Brief History of Vermont Migrants Sunday March 8 at the Brandon Museum, 4 Grove St.

02/26/2026

Even though we are closed for the winter months…We had a visitor Saturday.

02/15/2026

02/06/2026

Update: Event CANCELLED.
To be rescheduled.

02/06/2026

Tomorrow evening, January 28th at 6 pm.
Mount Independence History Talk: How Two Decisions Involving Mount Independence Made George Washington Angry
You may think George Washington would have had better things to do fighting the British army around New York than to worry about a scruffy peninsula on Lake Champlain. In this illustrated talk, Steve Zeoli, president of the Mount Independence Coalition, will describe the controversial decisions, what led up to them, and the important impacts they had on the early years of the war. By the end of the talk, Zeoli will make clear the pivotal role of Mount Independence in the struggle for freedom and self-governance of the United States.

07/30/2025

The Great Battle of Bennington Event,
July 27, 2025.
Many thanks to Howard Coffin for a fascinating talk.
Thr community enjoyed it and learned a so much!