Enosburgh Historical Society

Enosburgh Historical Society We present monthly programs of local historical interest and operate Abe's Cabin, the Historical Museum & Caboose and the Model Train Collection.
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The Enosburg Historical Society meets the 4th Monday of every month, from April-October, at 7pm, at the Freight Depot (the Museum) on Railroad Street in Enosburg. Come join us! The Historical Society has under its jurisdiction: The Museum & Caboose - Open Saturdays from 10-2, beginning the 1st Saturday in June, through October, or by appointment Abe's Log Cabin - Open on Tuesday evenings in the summer, during band concerts, from 7-8 pm, or by appointment. Located near Lincoln Park The Taylor-Caleb Model Train Collection - Displayed over the Town Clerk's office on Main St. in Enosburg Falls and open when the sign is out

Mission: Dedicated to Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the History of Enosburg

The Vermont National Guard Armory building, built in 1959
06/17/2020

The Vermont National Guard Armory building, built in 1959

Bennington Museum
06/17/2020

Bennington Museum

Have you voted for your favorite crazy quilt yet for our People's Choice exhibit? (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VQ6DYND) Our Director of Communications Alix Jones likes this one made for Walter Mattison by his grandmother when he was 18. Alix loves all quilts and wishes her family would start making some for her.

Take the survey and tell us what you want to see: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VQ6DYND

This house was built prior to 1901 and at one time housed a cigar factory, surrounded by tobacco fields. It sat close to...
06/16/2020

This house was built prior to 1901 and at one time housed a cigar factory, surrounded by tobacco fields. It sat close to Duffy Hill Road and was later moved to a nearby farm.

The old Hayes farm
06/15/2020

The old Hayes farm

American Legion Post #42. This building was the former passenger depot in town.
06/15/2020

American Legion Post #42. This building was the former passenger depot in town.

The Quincy Hotel, built in 1879. In 1982, it was considered to be the oldest operating hotel in the state.
06/15/2020

The Quincy Hotel, built in 1879. In 1982, it was considered to be the oldest operating hotel in the state.

Parkside Grill building, built in 1873. The building was originally home to the Jenne Hardware Store and Tin Shop, and o...
06/15/2020

Parkside Grill building, built in 1873. The building was originally home to the Jenne Hardware Store and Tin Shop, and over the years was occupied by a school, pizza parlor, post office and antique store.

Here is a photo of Spears Funeral Home. George A. Spears began working in the funeral business in 1923.
06/15/2020

Here is a photo of Spears Funeral Home. George A. Spears began working in the funeral business in 1923.

Northern Telephone Co. building, built in 1906
06/15/2020

Northern Telephone Co. building, built in 1906

Aseltine-Greenwood Block, built around 1890
06/15/2020

Aseltine-Greenwood Block, built around 1890

The new fence around the doughboy looks great!
06/15/2020

The new fence around the doughboy looks great!

All that remains of a sugarhouse in the woods. The doors read Monarch, True & Blanchard Co., Newport VT. There are sti...
06/15/2020

All that remains of a sugarhouse in the woods. The doors read Monarch, True & Blanchard Co., Newport VT. There are still logs piled next to it, ready to feed the fire, and piles of rusting sap buckets.

Issac Farrar, an early Enosburgh resident, is credited with inventing the wooden sap spout in 1798.

The island has been home to a variety of businesses over the years: mills, a broom and handle factory, a shingle mill, a...
06/13/2020

The island has been home to a variety of businesses over the years: mills, a broom and handle factory, a shingle mill, a broom socket factory, a door manufactory, and a carriage and wagon shop. There are still cement foundations of the old mills on the island.

St. Matthewā€™s Episcopal Church, built in 1873.
06/10/2020

St. Matthewā€™s Episcopal Church, built in 1873.

Enosburgh Falls United Methodist Church, built in 1870. The church was originally topped with a tall spire, which was re...
06/10/2020

Enosburgh Falls United Methodist Church, built in 1870. The church was originally topped with a tall spire, which was removed in 1926.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, built in 1906.
06/10/2020

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, built in 1906.

There are some interesting historical tidbits on the Enosburgh Town Forest in the following link:https://enosburghvermon...
06/09/2020

There are some interesting historical tidbits on the Enosburgh Town Forest in the following link:

https://enosburghvermont.org/Forms/TownForestManagementPlan.pdf

Longley BridgeLattice type bridge, built by the Jewett Brothers in 1863. Rebuilt a few years ago.
06/09/2020

Longley Bridge

Lattice type bridge, built by the Jewett Brothers in 1863. Rebuilt a few years ago.

It is the last week of school! At one time, Enosburgh had 17 school districts.The districts were: Enosburgh Center, Nort...
06/09/2020

It is the last week of school!

At one time, Enosburgh had 17 school districts.

The districts were: Enosburgh Center, North Enosburgh, East Enosburgh, Woodward, Trout River, District No. 6, Enosburgh Falls, Sand Hill, West Enosburgh, Perley, Wright, Austin, Bordoville, District No. 14, Sampsonville, District 16 and Hillwest.

Enosburgh Center Congregational Church (Memorial Church of Enosburgh Center), on Boston Post Road The Church was built i...
06/05/2020

Enosburgh Center Congregational Church (Memorial Church of Enosburgh Center), on Boston Post Road

The Church was built in 1820 and rebuilt in 1870. There were 25 horse sheds at the Church.

There is an excellent write up on this church in the Enosburgh Vermont history book šŸ˜Š

Thank you!!!!
06/04/2020

Thank you!!!!

Thanks to Kim St. Pierre and Lisa Robtoy for donating their time to planting the beautiful flowers on The Bridge of Flowers and Lights. Your hard work is appreciated.

Local baseball stars of the mid-20th century
06/04/2020
Local baseball stars of the mid-20th century

Local baseball stars of the mid-20th century

Many years ago, Dr. Swizler donated a collection of photographs from a regional baseball leagueā€”the ā€œNorthern Leagueā€ā€”and our hometown teamā€”the St. Albans Giants.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases ā€œTalking About Raceā€ Web Portal
06/03/2020
National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases ā€œTalking About Raceā€ Web Portal

National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases ā€œTalking About Raceā€ Web Portal

The Smithsonianā€™s National Museum of African American History and Culture today launched Talking About Race, a new online portal designed to empower individuals, families, and communities discuss racism, racial identity and the way these forces shape every aspect of society, from the economy and p...

Who remembers?
06/03/2020

Who remembers?

A visit to the Bakersfield Town Park
06/03/2020

A visit to the Bakersfield Town Park

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls, VT
06/02/2020

The Opera House at Enosburg Falls, VT

#TriviaTuesday! #letsstarteasy
What year did the Dr. B.J. Kendall Co. present the town with the Enosburg Opera House?
#enosburgoperahouse #enosburgvt #enosburgfalls #homeawayfromhome #thankful #localtalent #localart #performingarts #communitylove #communitysupport

Bates Farm, Home and Garden Inc.
06/02/2020

Bates Farm, Home and Garden Inc.

This Saturday we will be handing out FREE dairy products to help promote our wonderful dairy industry! We have over 500 gallons of milk, a pallet of cheese and just added Ben and Jerryā€™s ice cream! Come show your support for our wonderful Vermont dairy industry!

We also ask, if you can, please place a donation in one of our milk cans to either The Enosburg Falls Food Shelf or The Enosburg Falls Lions Club. Both of these great organizations are dealing with the awful stresses of Covid-19.

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors! TDI Repair Facility LLC. HP Hood Cabot Creamery Co-operative Ben & Jerry's and The Franklin County Dairy Promotion for helping us put this all together!

We canā€™t wait to see you there!

06/01/2020

For the month of June, Enosburgh Historical Society will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford store located at 71 Jay View Drive, Enosburg Falls VT.

Each time a shopper purchases the $2.50 Community Bag at this Hannaford location, the Society will receive a $1 donation! Please share this information with your friends, on Facebook, and on email. Even though you cannot use reusable bags right now, we will be able to after the pandemic has subsided.

Brownway River Trail, located on Missisquoi Street in Enosburg
06/01/2020

Brownway River Trail, located on Missisquoi Street in Enosburg

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Depot Street
Enosburg Falls, VT
05450

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PO Box 98, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

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Saturday 10:00 - 14:00

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Can anyone tell me the name of the movie theater in Enosburg, approximately when it closed, owner(s)? Thanks.
Drop by to see the Enosburg Historical Society's operating Lionel and HO scale train setups upstairs over the Enosburg town clerks office (239 Main St) Saturday, September 21, 2019 (11:00 to 3 pm. )
We just received our Newsletter that we always enjoy. This issue was very bitter sweet upon learning that the beautiful old church at the center was coming down. I had so hoped at least one more time next summer being able to take pictures inside and out because our ADAMS-wRIGHTS-NICHOLS family were some of the early pioneers on the forefront of building that church. We have in our records the family pews they paid for every year. The beautiful old lights are one of my favorite memories. Is there any chance we could schedule just more visit before tearing this structure down? Just tell us when and we will be there with our families!
It would be great if you had a snail mail address posted on this site. I have a few photos I want to send.
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