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Today's adventures and sense of pride are even better with a sense of who's been here before us -- and Lyndon/Lyndonville has always hosted great entrepreneurs, artists, writers, lovers of the land.

Lyndon Historical Society Winter 2025 MeetingExplore the Rich History of Vermont’s Town BandsThe Lyndon Historical Socie...
16/01/2025

Lyndon Historical Society Winter 2025 Meeting

Explore the Rich History of Vermont’s Town Bands

The Lyndon Historical Society invites you to join us for our Winter 2025 Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at The Town House.

Our featured guest speaker, Gary Aubin, a Lyndon native, accomplished musician, and band director, as well as the author of History of Town Bands in Vermont, will share highlights of the history of the Lyndonville Military Band and other Vermont town bands. Copies of Mr. Aubin’s book will be available for purchase.

The evening will begin with a brief business meeting, which will include the election of officers, an update on the Shores Museum’s efforts to catalog and preserve its large and diverse holdings, and the Society’s plan to take part in the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Also, we’ll lay the groundwork to mark the 20th anniversary of the renovation of District Number Six School House, which operated from 1857 to 1900.

Please join us for a chance to connect with fellow history enthusiasts, celebrate local heritage, and explore Vermont’s musical and educational legacies. Built in 1809, the Town House, located at 65 Center Street, has ample parking and is wheelchair accessible.

[Gary Aubin, photo courtesy of Kevin T Emerson]

Here is a photo of the Mt Hunger Schoolhouse, as requested -- this photo survived the flooding, a small but important lo...
08/11/2024

Here is a photo of the Mt Hunger Schoolhouse, as requested -- this photo survived the flooding, a small but important local miracle.

It's been said that there were once three small rope-tow ski slopes in Lyndon. The Outing Club and the slope at the coll...
23/10/2024

It's been said that there were once three small rope-tow ski slopes in Lyndon. The Outing Club and the slope at the college (Vail slope) were two. Any idea what might have been the third? Thanks! (Photo is Corinth.)

14/10/2024

I just want everyone to know that there will be a restructural / reorganizational meeting of the Lyndon Historical Society on Tuesday October 15th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Townhouse in Lyndon Center. Please come and hear about what's been happening and please come with your thoughts and ideas about how to rebuild the society with goals and ideas for future events. Your input will be most appreciated.

27/09/2024

For a request received: Does anyone have a photo of the Mt. Hunger schoolhouse from earlier days? Thanks for checking!

Photos from Lyndon Center today. What do you know about this (Lyndon Institute lower campus) structure? Was it ever a ho...
18/09/2024

Photos from Lyndon Center today. What do you know about this (Lyndon Institute lower campus) structure? Was it ever a horse barn?

Thank you, Martha Elmes, for kind permission to share these photos of the Sanborn covered bridge being taken apart and o...
12/09/2024

Thank you, Martha Elmes, for kind permission to share these photos of the Sanborn covered bridge being taken apart and off the river bank on August 8, 2024. Watch for its restoration in place soon.

Our cover photo shows the moving of the Sanborn covered bridge, away from the family farm to the north end of Main Stree...
28/08/2024

Our cover photo shows the moving of the Sanborn covered bridge, away from the family farm to the north end of Main Street. Here's a postcard image of the bridge from a few years ago. According to the Caledonian-Record (8-28-24), the latest flood mitigation choices for Lyndonville will allow the bridge to remain an anchor for that end of town.

A tragic 24 hours for our region, with more rain in the forecast. Here is the corner of Red Village Rd and Severance Hil...
30/07/2024

A tragic 24 hours for our region, with more rain in the forecast. Here is the corner of Red Village Rd and Severance Hill, photographed by Paul Hayes, The Caledonian-Record.

Flash flooding devastates sections of Lyndonville on July 30, 2024. (Video by Paul Hayes)

Kari Gilmore and family wrote this today: "My husband and I were recently leveling out some ground by our house and whil...
21/07/2024

Kari Gilmore and family wrote this today: "My husband and I were recently leveling out some ground by our house and while digging found an old headstone. It is for Emily L. Gilbert Died July 18, 1852 AE 7 months." Research indicates little Emily's parents were Nathan Gilbert (1813-1874) and Lucretia (Currier) Gilbert (1816-1875). It's possible that the family had its own burial ground, maybe out along the Brown Farm road. It must have been a well-known family, because the North Star newspaper (Danville) printed word of this sad death. Are you, or do you know, a descendant of the family, or have another reason that this stone might be meaningful to you? Please do comment below.

Ready to explore the Shores Museum? This Saturday July 20 will be an open house at both the Shores Museum and the neighb...
17/07/2024

Ready to explore the Shores Museum? This Saturday July 20 will be an open house at both the Shores Museum and the neighboring District 6 Schoolhouse from 1 to 4 p.m., in conjunction with Lyndonville's Stars and Stripes Parade and events. Come visit your town's past, and find connections for yourself.

Here's an image of Lyndon Corner (the village  south of Lyndonville, on Route 5), dated to "before 1897." Historical soc...
15/05/2024

Here's an image of Lyndon Corner (the village south of Lyndonville, on Route 5), dated to "before 1897." Historical society meetings bring connections to these great photos of the past.

A reply from Joanne Axelrod, who was indeed the person who chose the name for Sherman Horse Rd: "This is what happened w...
22/03/2024

A reply from Joanne Axelrod, who was indeed the person who chose the name for Sherman Horse Rd: "This is what happened with the road naming. At some time in the past the town said that we would no longer use numbers for our roads and residents could put forth names. I remembered that Charlie Lang (he lived on Main St. In Lyndonville, had horses and was an avid horseman) had told Dick [Axelrod] that the Sherman horse, one of 3 sons of the original Morgan horse, had lived on our land. The Morgan horse line is traced back to these 3 horses. I thought that this was somewhat significant and, without objection from my few neighbors, the town accepted the name. Charlie’s daughter Lois Williams lives in Lyndonville and said that her father told her the same thing. A history of the Morgan horse says that the Sherman horse was born on Cold Hill in Lyndon. We are near the present Cold Hill road but not on it. However, I saw an early map which did show our area as “Cold Hill” so who knows? Either way I do like the fact that the Sherman horse will be remembered in Lyndon in this way."

20/03/2024

Question from a new area resident: Does anyone know the story of the naming of Sherman Horse Road? Thanks! -- BK

Courage: When you face a museum full of papers, books, kitchen tools, and garments, and say, "Let's explore all of it." ...
19/03/2024

Courage: When you face a museum full of papers, books, kitchen tools, and garments, and say, "Let's explore all of it." Catch up with Shores Museum efforts this evening, March 19, at 7 pm at the Lyndon Town House, as the Lyndon VT Historical Society begins the new season.

Calendar time! The Lyndon Historical Society meets on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the Town House. On the agenda: ann...
14/03/2024

Calendar time! The Lyndon Historical Society meets on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the Town House. On the agenda: annual election of officers and discussion about the progress made by the group working on organizing the Shores Museum.

Mark your calendar: the historical society will meet on March 19th at 6:30 pm at the Lyndon Townhouse. More details may ...
16/02/2024

Mark your calendar: the historical society will meet on March 19th at 6:30 pm at the Lyndon Townhouse. More details may be added later. (Photo: the park in the 'ville.)

Photo pair  #4 here (click to see in full).
07/02/2024

Photo pair #4 here (click to see in full).

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