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EVENT LISTINGS • REGIONAL MAP • TOWN MAPS
Guide to Shopping, Dining, Lodging, Attractions, Events, Outdoor Recreation & Local Lore
First, Only, Oldest, and Tallest on The Shires Byway See story page 3
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Stories on the arts, suggested itineraries, parks, recreation map, town maps, calendar of events, local lore, shopping, interesting facts, craft fairs, museums, Catamount Prowl, farmer’s markets, and as much good stuff as we can fit!
Covered Bridge Guide story pg. 14
Bennington Museum story pg. 8
State Parks in The Shires story pg. 16
Hildene for the Holidays story pg. 13
Towns - Town Maps
Bennington . . . . . . . . . .pg. 4 Downtown Bennington pg. 6 North Bennington . . . .pg. 7 Shaftsbury . . . . . . . . .pg. 15 Arlington . . . . . . . . . .pg. 15 Sunderland . . . . . . . . .pg. 15 Manchester . . . . . . . . .pg. 19
Regional & Recreation Map Centerfold . . . . . . .pg. 10-11
Event Listings . . . . . .pg. 9
Catamount Prowl - page 9.
Glass Blowing Class - page 16.
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Spend the Weekend in The Shires!
Vermont’s southwest corner’s geographical designation may be Bennington County, but residents and visitors have branded this beautiful region nestled between the Taconic and Green Mountains as The Shires of Vermont. It has the singular distinction of having two shire towns, Manchester and Bennington, historically referred to as county seats and includes 15 Vermont towns and villages. Surrounded by mountains and enriched by the waters of the famous Battenkill that runs through the valley, The Shires has historically been a popular four season destination for those seeking the authentic Vermont experience. It is within
a 4 hour drive from New York City, Hartford, Boston, Northern New Jersey and Canada and is just across the border from the neighboring Berkshires. The Shires boast a proud agricultural heritage and a robust entrepreneurial spirit. The region is set against the backdrop of Vermont’s famous pastoral landscape, complete with red covered bridges, barns and sugarhouses, corn rows, apple orchards and farmer’s markets in season. Its many scenic towns and villages are both vibrant and engaging. Quite simply they are quintessential Vermont. Those in pursuit of history will discover The Museums of The Shires, seven cultural heritage
sites that cover periods of American History from pre-Revolutionary War to present day. For outdoor enthusiasts recreational opportunities abound, from alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling to hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and golf. Some of the nation’s best professional theater can be found here as well as regional music festivals and wonderful fine art museums and galleries. And if shopping is one’s passion, there’s antiquing, exquisite handcrafts, specialty shops and fashion designer outlets aplenty. The people of The Shires invite you to visit their region soon. It is... So Vermont. So near!
Now through September 28 - Manchester: Revolutionary War Tour
The tour route will go through covered bridges and historic villages and go by places where US Presidents stayed, etc. as we explore the heart of Green Mountain Boy country. Bring your camera. For more information, visit www.BackRoadDiscovery.com
Now through October 26th - Bennington: Catamount Prowl 2013
The Cats Are Loose! 34 life-size sculptures, created by local artists, will be on display throughout Bennington from May through October. Gala Auction is on October 26 at the Bennington Center for the Arts. More information online at www.CatamountProwl.com
Now through October 27th - Bennington: Southwestern Vermont and the Civil War
Southwestern Vermont and the Civil War, a two-part exhibition scheduled to coincide with and commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, takes a close look at our local involvement in that most historic of national conflicts. Bennington Boys (and Ladies Too): The Local Civil War Experience opens on May 25th and explores the role that local men and woman played in the war and the impact it had on their lives. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
August 31 – October 15th - Bennington: 150th Anniversary of the Jane Stickle Quilt
The year 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Jane Stickle Quilt, which was created in Vermont during the Civil War. The Quilt, one of the Bennington Museum’s greatest treasures, is comprised of 169 five-inch blocks, each in a different pattern, containing a remarkable total of 5,602 pieces, all surrounded by a unique scalloped border. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
August 31st & September 1st - Bennington: Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Fest
Everything from garlic ice cream to garlic jelly, pickled garlic, roasted garlic, garlic braids and, of course, plain garlic bulbs of every variety will be available for sampling and purchase, along with planting and braiding and cooking demonstrations. Just 1.5 miles west of the four corners in Bennington at Camelot Village (junction VT Routes 7 & 9). For more information, visit www.Bennington.com
September 3rd – 8th - North Bennington: Plein Air
This fourth annual event will provide the selected artists with 4 days of plein air painting, an expanded geographic area, and exciting designated sites across the shires. Artists may paint numerous scenic sites anywhere within specified areas from September 4th - 7th. For more information, visit www.PleinAir-Vermont.com
September 13th – 15th - Bennington: 47th Annual Bennington Car Show
Enjoy the great vehicles, browse the Flea Market, shop for autoparts, crafts, jewelry, collectibles and more. Come show off your vehicle at Willow Park in scenic Bennington, Vermont. We encourage you to experience the best of Vermont… world class attractions, dining and shopping. Please visit us at www.Bennington.com or call the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce (802) 447-3311 for travel information.
October 4th – 6th - Manchester: Manchester Fall Art & Craft Festival
Fall is Festival time in Vermont and Manchester kicks off its foliage celebration with the Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival. (Note that this event was formerly called the Hildene Fall Arts Festival.) 150 juried artisans exhibit and sell a wide range of contemporary and traditional craft work as well as original Art, photography, sculpture, and specialty food products. For more information, visit wwwcraftproducers.com
October 12th - Bennington: Oktoberfest
Rain or Shine. Bavarian food, great music, cold Oktoberfest beers (and wine) - what more could you ask from an Oktoberfest? The event, sponsored by the NorShaft Lions, takes place from 10 am to 6 pm on the grounds of Colgate Park in Bennington. Fee is $5.00
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The new Byway signs guide travelers through The Shires.
Arlington is Sunderland with its Ira Allen Inn. It is said that Ethan Allen gave the first copy of his book “Reason: the Only Oracle of Man” to his wife while he lived in the Ira Allen Inn. The last town on the Shires Byway is the shire town of Manchester where the oldest mail order retailer in the US, Orvis, was founded. The first son of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln, built his magnificent family home in Manchester, which has 412 acres of spectacular scenery and history. Manchester also was the setting for first wrongful death murder conviction in the US as well as the place the first government, the Council of Safety, of the Republic of Vermont, met. The oldest long-distance hiking trail in the U.S., the Long Trail, The Chittenden homestead marker in Arlington, VT. goes through Manchester. Constitution, which was the first and only amendment Manchester is the last town on the Shires Byway passed during the civil war and it banned slavery. going north. But then again if you are going south on After Shaftsbury is Arlington, which was home to the Shires Byway it is the first. Norman Rockwell from 1939-1952. The first of the famous Four Freedoms, which were painted in Arlington, was Freedom of Speech. The descendents of the person Richard (Dick) Smith is a best selling author who the painting was based on, James Edgerton, are on Vermont history and gives tours for also from Arlington. Rockwell’s first studio burned Backroad Discovery Tours (see ad in centerfold) down but his second is still in existence in West Arlington. The first governor of Vermont, Thomas Chittenden, also lived in Arlington. Just north of
Marker for the “Hero of America’s First Victory” (Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga May 10, 1775) Stone Valley 30 Byway
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Largest Selection of Wine in SW Vermont! • 10% Case Discounts • Weekly Wine Specials • Imported & Domestic
Over 500 Unusual Beers! • Keg Beer • Home Brew Supplies • Pint Glasses
The Antique Center has been selected by the editors of Yankee Magazine as one of the best 275 places to visit in New England.
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In addition to our 17,500 sf in the main historic building, be sure to visit our new 5,000 sf Furniture Barn, filled with antique and vintage treasures.
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We offer a catering package to fit your needs—serving both buffet style and full-service luncheons and dinners on or off premise for:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 Days 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bus Tours Welcome • Beer - Wine 14 To-Go Orders Welcomed
Company Meetings • Luncheon Banquets Bridal or Baby Showers • Memorial Gatherings Holiday Parties • Reunions • Weddings .... and more! Luncheon Buffets - Perfect for Company Meetings, Memorial Gatherings, Luncheon Banquets and Showers Dinner Buffets - All buffets include a house salad, baked penne marinara, potato or rice, seasonal vegetable, dinner rolls & coffee
332 North Street (Rt 7 North) • Bennington, VT (802) 442-3333 • www.jensensfamilyrestaurant.com
150 Depot Street Bennington, VT 05201 • 802.442.7900 See our complete menu and hours online at www.benningtonstation.com
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A whole lot of YUM is going on! Make your Vermont experience complete with a visit to The Apple Barn and Country Bakeshop. Browse our large retail barn packed with Vermont products and souvenirs, and of course our famous baked goods. Pickyour-own seasonal berries, maple ice cream, and much more awaits. Well worth the trip!
A Vermont Destination! Route 7 South, Bennington, VT 2 mi. south of Downtown Bennington • Open May to November
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or a small town, Bennington has a fairly wide range of culinary experiences to offer. One restaurant in particular that has been in and out of the scene for the past two decades is the Bennington Station. Listed in the National Register of Historical places, the Station can be found in any Vermont guidebook as the original train depot for the town, which explains the soaring stone architecture and certainly makes it a landmark destination even before the food is tasted. The grand vaulted terminal is now the main formal dining room; the clerk’s quarters, now the well-appointed cozy barroom complete with discreet television screens; the Ladies Parlour (in those days waiting areas were segregated) boasts a roaring fireplace for passing snowy winter evenings. All this plus Chef Robert Andrew's innovative menus is proof that the Station has definitively re-emerged as a hotspot in downtown Bennington life and a restaurant for every occasion. With old-school pictures of Bennington in its founding years on every wall, and jazzy war-era music playing soothingly throughout the main establishment, the Station is at
a quick fish and chips and Shipyard (one of the twelve beers on tap) at the bar after work — either way, you are welcome. The menu is varied within the Americana tradition, which basically is the chef’s way of saying that he can prepare anything you desire and will prepare it well (indicative of his energy, creativity and confidence, all important qualities in a good chef). Surely he has his favorites that are highlighted in the extensive weekly specials menu. Reflecting the season and Chef Robert Andrew's passion for high quality fresh food there is an abundance of choices. The Station, like many forward thinking eateries, has joined the slow food movement meaning that where possible the ingredients are sourced locally and purchased fresh. In addition, only beef of the highest quality will do. The taste tells the story. After dinner, peruse the dessert menus which includes coffee drinks and a delectable selection of desserts. In short, come to Vermont for the leaves and step inside the Station for a drink, pick up a menu, and prepare to be impressed. (see ad page 5)
once elegant and homey and the menu speaks to this feeling as well. Show up in a tie with a date in a dress and heels to sit in a secluded candlelit romantic corner and share a perfectly tender fresh caught lobster paired with the chef’s selection of mellow and fruity pinot noir, or arrive in jeans for
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New Galleries and Exhibits Open at The Bennington Museum by Susan Strano
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ennington Museum presents a wide-ranging colOctober 27. One of the museum’s masterworks, the lection of American art, focusing on the arts of 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt, will be on its annual display Vermont, ranging from 18th-century portraits and August 31 through October 14. 20th-century Vermont decorative arts to Folk Art, Vermont landscape paintCeramics will be on view through the end of the year ings, and 20th-century Modernism. Here visitors enas well as an exhibit of new works by Daisy Rockwell counter the largest public collection of Grandma and Jarvis Rockwell: Wall Drawing. November 29 Moses paintings in the world as well as the largest through December 30, visit Hidden Gems at the Fescollection of 19th-century Bennington pottery. The tival of Trees with Family and Children’s Shopping story of the Battle of Bennington is told in the muDay on December 7 and the Grand Gala on December seum’s Military Gallery. This summer, two new per14. The Grandma Moses Schoolhouse, George Aiken manent galleries opened at the museum - Bennington Wildflower Trail and Hadwen Woods compliment the Modernism and Gilded Age Vermont. museum property. Nearby is the Old First Church Bennington Modernism features works from with the graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers and the early 1950s through the mid-1970s by a group of Robert Frost. avant-garde artists working in and around Bennington Located at 75 Main Street, Bennington in the who led the nation in artistic thought and innovation. Shires of Vermont., the museum is open every day Among the artists of national and international stature September and October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Visitors explore the new Bennington Modernism gallery. Photo by Cynthia Locklin. with local ties are Pat Adams, Willard Boepple, Anclosed on Wednesdays in November and December. thony Caro, Paul Feeley, Helen Frankenthaler, Patricia Jo- objects. Summer residents, many from Troy and Albany, Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and free for stuhanson, Vincent Longo, Kenneth Noland, Dan Shapiro, David New York, brought wealth to Bennington when they built dents and children under the age of 18. (See ad page 5.) Smith and Tony Smith. This permanent gallery will feature a new summer “cottages” or refurbished existing, often hischanging selection of works by these artists. At the center of torically significant homes. Gilded Age Vermont highlights this group was Paul Feeley, who was head of Bennington Col- the industrial and cultural innovation of the region during lege’s art department that was recognized as one of the most this time through objects that were either made or owned in dynamic hubs of creativity in the country. This disparate Bennington and the surrounding region, or created by artists group of artists were united only by their embrace of abstrac- with connections to the area. Featured in this gallery are tion and a common desire to move beyond Abstract Expres- elaborate Renaissance Revival furnishings and a stylish parsionism, which had dominated the American art scene since lor organ manufactured by the Estey Organ Company of the mid-1940s. Collectively they explored such diverse strate- Brattleboro, Vermont. Frederick MacMonnies’ sumptuous gies as Color Field painting, Minimalism, an early Conceptu- portrait of May Suydam Palmer and the Martin Wasp, a luxury automobile made in Bennington by Karl Martin between alism, and even proto-Pop. Bennington was a leading industrial town in New Eng- 1920 and 1924 are on view, along with paintings by William land from the mid-nineteenth century through the mid-twen- Morris Hunt and glass and metal works by Lewis Comfort tieth century — at its height around 1890 it was home to Tiffany. Collectively, these objects paint a vivid picture of nearly three dozen individual mills along a two mile stretch innovation and prosperity from Vermont’s past. Changing exhibits are on view throughout the year. of the Walloomsac River. With this industrial boom came economic prosperity. The mill owners built glorious homes, Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War is Newly redone galleries entice visitors. Photo by Cynthia Locklin. and filled them with beautiful art, furniture and decorative Southwestern Vermont and the Civil War, on view through
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Event Listings Now - Sep. 6 - Bennington “Funtastic Fridays” Join us every Friday during July and August for fun, family event. Starting July 5 and ending Sept 8th Events are, Puff the Magic Dragonbenefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bennington, Chocolate 101, S'Mores night, Make your own Candy Bar, Long Trail Sticks fund raiser for Green Mountain Club,Ice Cream Buffet, Chocolate Game Night, 11th Anniversary Celebration. Some events have a small charge. (802) 447-3789 www.villagepeddlervt.com
Now through Sep. 8 - Dorset “Dorset Artists: Then and Now” The exhibit pays tribute to the work of the town’s past and present working artists, showcasing the creative endeavor of over two centuries. It is located in the Bickford Building, next to the Dorset Union Store on the historic green, and features over 100 works of painting, sculpture, and furniture. For more information visit www.dorsetvt.com.
Now - Sep. 22 - Bennington "Laumeister Fine Art Competition" Artists from around the country and the world are invited to submit work to be included in our fifth annual fine art competition. The show will be juried by Peter Trippi, Editor-In-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur. $7,000 in awards will be given and the representational artwork will be on view and for sale at the Center through the mid-September. www.thebennington.org
Now - Sep. 28 - Manchester "Revolutionary War Tour" The tour route will go through covered bridges and historic villages and go by places where US Presidents stayed, etc. as we explore the heart of Green Mountain Boy country. Bring your camera. www.backroaddiscovery.com
Now - Sep. 28 - Manchester Center "Southern Vermont Sampler Tour" Explore the Shires of Vermont’s best-kept secrets with our local guide. There are several stops along the way. www.backroaddiscovery.com
Now through Oct. 14 - Bennington “1863 Jane Stickle Quilt on View” The quilt that inspires quilters all over the world will be on its yearly display at the Bennington Museum. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Now through Oct. 26 - Bennington "Catamount Prowl 2013 Street Art Sculptures" The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Catamount Prowl 2013. As the successor event of the impressive herds of moose of Moosefest 2005 & 2009, Catamount Prowl comes to Bennington with excitement and anticipation. www.catamountprowl.com
Now through Oct. 26 - Bennington “Is the Catamount Really Gone?” The Eastern Cougar was declared official extinct by the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service on March 2, 2011. However, the mythology of the great cat lives on. Reported sightings of cougars in the Vermont were extremely common throughout the 20th century and the myth of Vermont’s catamounts will endure for generations. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Now through Oct. 27 - Bennington “Southwestern Vermont and the Civil War, The Fabulous General Ripley: Gen. Edward H. Ripley and the Capture of Richmond” This two-part exhibition coincides with and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. It takes a close look at our local involvement in that most historic of national conflicts. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Now through Oct. 27 - Bennington “Bennington Boys (and The second segment of this exhibit Bennington Boys (and Ladies Too): The Local Civil War Experience” The second segment of this exhibit Bennington Boys (and Ladies Too): The Local Civil War Experience explores the role that local men and woman played in the war and the impact it had on their lives. This exhibition is comprised almost exclusively of selections from the museum's extensive collection of Civil War archives and objects, providing insight into both the public and personal facets of the war. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Now - Dec. 22 - Bennington "Small Works Show" Figurative, landscape, still-lifes and city-scapes will make up an exhibition of smaller works. Artists from the Center's past shows will be invited to participate. www.thebennington.org
Aug. 31 & Sep. 1 - Bennington "18th Annual Southern Vermont Garlic & Herb Festival" Vermont Chamber of Commerce Top 10 2012 Fall Events! Admission: $5.00 - FREE Parking! www.bennington.com
Sep. 3-8 - North Bennington "North Bennington Plein Air Competition" A "plein air" competition challenges artists to focus their efforts on whatever is around them as they paint: sights and sounds, temperature and weather, and then to channel their observations in paint on paper or canvas. www.pleinairvermont.com
Sep. 4 - Nov. 8 - Bennington “Jarvis Rockwell: Wall Drawing” Being held in the John T. Harrison, Jr. Orientation Gallery. A work in progress, this drawing will be created over the course of the exhibition. Jarvis Rockwell, son of Norman Rockwell has been an artist for over sixty years. His work has included, pen and ink drawings on illustration board, installations of colored nylon threads woven cobweb-like in woods as well as in manmade structures, found objects collages, and installations using contemporary toys. Come and witness the creation of this new wall drawing. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Sept. 7 - Manchester “Sheep Dog Trial and Farm Festival” Visitors will see handlers and their border collies compete! Festival will include foods from regional farms, artisan cheeses, fiber arts, horse drawn wagon rides, children’s activities, sheep shearing and blacksmithing demonstrations. www.visitmanchestervt.com
Sept. 7 - Manchester “Maple Leaf Half Marathon and Kotler 5K Fun Run” The premier half-marathon in beautiful southwestern Vermont provides outstanding race organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a fun and challenging romp through the gorgeous New England countryside. www.visitmanchestervt.com
Sept. 7 - Dorset “Discover Dorset” Scavenger hunt, music, actors, history, kids’ games and more … there’s something for the whole family in this weekend event. Visit www.dorsetvt.com for more information.
Sep. 8 - North Bennington “Glenn Miller Orchestra” Concert held at Greenwall Auditorium, Bennington College. The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, GMO is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. Vermont Arts Exchange 802-442-5549 www.vtartxchange.org
Sep. 13-15 - Bennington "47th Annual Bennington Car Show" Cars | Trucks | Motorcycles | Car Corral | Tractor Field | Vendors | Food | Music | More! Admission: Friday $5 (No cars, just vendors). Saturday and Sunday $8. www.bennington.com
Sep. 13 - Stratton Mountain "Vermont Swing Dance Championships" The event comprises three days of dance lessons with world class dance instructors, dance competitions, hours of social dancing that will be held at the Stratton Mt Resort www.stratton.com
Sep. 14 & 15 - Bennington "20th Annual Bennington Quiltfest" New & Vintage Quilts, Demonstrations, Quilt Raffle, Door Prizes, Challenge Quilts, Vendors, Food Service. Admission $6, Children 12 and under free. www.benningtonquiltfest.com
Sep. 20 - Stratton Mountain "Golf and Tennis Tournament and Dinner" The Stratton Trailblazers Ski Club is celebrating autumn with an afternoon (and evening!) of golf and tennis! Enjoy the great company, awesome food and fun. Shotgun start at 1pm for golf and mixed doubles beginning at 3pm for tennis. www.stratton.com
Sep. 21 - Dec. 30 - Bennington “Daisy Rockwell: The Topless Jihadi and Other Curious Birds” New works by Daisy Rockwell will be on view. Visit with the artist on September 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Regional Artist Gallery. “In an era when the ‘war on women’ has been heating up both in the United States and elsewhere around the globe, women are more involved than ever in public life.” states the artist. This exhibit explores the role of women in public life today – examining all manner of curious birds. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Sept. 26 - Dorset “Robert Frost/ This Verse Business w/ Gordon Clapp” Dorset Theatre Festival Limited Engagement. www.dorsettheatrefestival.org
Sept. 27 - Oct. 13 - Bennington “Sherlock Holmes---Knight's Gambit” Holmes and Watson are busy once again on Baker Street in this diabolically clever whodunit that will please fans of Arthur Conan Doyle’s brilliant detective. Oldcastle Theatre, 331 Main Street, Bennington. www.oldcastletheatre.org
Sep. 27 - Oct. 26 - Southern Vermont “Vermont Fall Foliage Sampler Tours” Head off the beaten path to view the spectacular fall foliage in the Shires of Vermont. You will see color up-close and in mountian-valley vistas. Tours are led by local guide and given in a comfortable 8 passenger tour vehicle. You will also explore many of the area's most unique places and get a flavor of the real Vermont. This tour was awarded Editors' Choice for Yankee Travel Magazine and is not to be missed. Advance reservations necessary. (802) 362-4997 www.backroaddiscovery.com
While great effort has been made to ensure accuracy, it is best to call ahead to confirm dates and times for events.
Event listings are updated regularly on our website: www.thisisvermont.com
Sep. 28 - Nov. 5 - Manchester Center "Revolutionary War & Fall Foliage Tour" Your guide will be Dick Smith, author of bestseller book, The Revolutionary War in Bennington County. You will see, via an 8-passenger tour vehicle, more than 25 points of interest including over 15 sites on the National Register involving Ethan Allen, the Green Mtn. Boys & the Battle of Bennington. You will also see 2 of the areas covered bridges. A free Revolutionary War site map is available via e-mail request. Call for details. www.backroaddiscovery.com Sep. 28 - Nov. 5 - Southern Vermont “Revolutionary War & Fall Foliage Tour” Your guide will be Dick Smith, author of bestseller book, The Revolutionary War in Bennington County. You will see, via an 8-passenger tour vehicle, more than 25 points of interest including over 15 sites on the National Register involving Ethan Allen,the Green Mtn. Boys & the Battle of Bennington. You will also see 2 of the areas covered bridges. A free Revolutionary War site map is available via e-mail request. Call for details. (802) 362-4997 www.backroaddiscovery.com Sept. 28 - Peru “Peru Fair” Old-fashioned Country Fair! Parade, pig roast, music and family entertainment, crafts, antiques and art and food. www.visitmanchestervt.com
Oct. 4-6 – Manchester "The Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival" Classic art and craft festival kicks off foliage season in Manchester. Under spacious Camelot tents, formerly at Hildene, now at the Events Field at Riley Rink, 180 artists and artisans display and sell wondrous creations. Craft demos, live music, a food court featuring local restaurants, and the Vermont Beer Cheese and Sausage Tent make it a splendid way to spend a day. www.craftproducers.com
Oct. 4 - Bennington “Presentation by Brenda Papadakis” Join author Brenda Papadakis at the museum at 7:00 p.m. for a lecture on “Dear Jane®”. Hear stories of Brenda’s research on Jane Stickle’s life and times. See quilts made by friends of Jane throughout the world. $10 for non-members and $7 for members of the Bennington Museum. Reservations are not required for this event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Oct. 11 - Weston “30th Annual Weston Craft Show” The Weston Craft Show is a juried exhibit of exceptional Vermont artisans, representing works in ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. www.westoncraftshow.com Oct. 12-14 - Stratton Mountain "Columbus Day Weekend" Fill your Columbus Day Weekend with endless fun, games, food and friends at Stratton. Beginning Saturday, October 12 through Monday, October 14, Stratton will be buzzing with plenty to do and see. Don’t miss out on the Harvestfest, Brewfest, Chili Cook-off, and Vermont Fall Field Day. www.stratton.com Oct. 12 – Bennington "Oktoberfest – Rain or Shine" Bavarian food, great music, cold Oktoberfest beers (and wine) - what more could you ask from an Oktoberfest? The event, sponsored by the NorShaft Lions and Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 11 am to 6 pm on the grounds of Historic Colgate Park, Route 9 West, Bennington. For further information, call the Chamber at 802-447-3311 or Laura Meehan at 802-442-6350 Oct. 13 - Stratton Mountain "The North Face Race to the Summit" Beginning at 9:30am, experience Stratton from a new perspective as you race to the top. www.stratton.com
Oct. 19 - Stratton Mountain "Extreme Wolverine Challenge (Series)" A 5 mile endurance obstacle course. Test your mettle over walls and past challenges to benefit Forever our Heroes and the Stratton Foundation. www.stratton.com Oct. 26 - Nov. 18 - Manchester Center "Tour: Southern Vermont Sampler" Editors’ Pick Yankee Magazine. Discover the beauty of late fall on the backroads of Vermont. The leaves are on the ground, opening magnificent mountain and valley vistas. Our local guide uses an 8 passenger vehicle and will show you places unique to our area. www.backroaddiscovery.com Oct. 26 - Bennington "Catamount Prowl Gala & Auction" Join the Bennington Chamber of Commerce for the Catamount Prowl Gala & Auction at the Bennington Center for the Arts. www.catamountprowl.com
Oct. 26 - Bennington “Fallapalooza!” It's like Mayfest, Midnight Madness, Octoberfest, and the Food festivals all wrapped up into one big celebration! Bring the kids to go Store-to Store Trick-or-Treating for gifts and games between 11am and 3pm. For more information about Fallapalooza! call 802-442-5758. www.bennington.com
Oct. 31 - North Bennington “21st Annual Halloween Parade & Party” 3:00 till dusk. Vermont Arts Exchange 802-442-5549 www.vtartxchange.org
Catamount Prowl and Gala
Bennington is going Cat Crazy this season!
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ver thirty 7’ by 6’ sculptures creatively painted by area artists are on the streets of Bennington, Vermont from now through October with a Gala and Auction on October 26. Bennington has had two very successful Moosefests bringing whimsical fiberglass sculptures onto our streets to the delight of young and old. This year we have invited the elusive Catamount (Vermont Mountain Lion) to join the fun. Area Merchants and Businesses have Sponsored these Large and Small Catamounts and are working with the Chamber of Commerce and regional Artists to create a festive streetscape. www.catamountprowl.com
Nov. 1-17 - Bennington “Grandma Moses: An American Primitive” Oldcastle is proud to present the second production of Stephen L. Pouliot’s hugely successful play that became an audience favorite on national tour. The story of the beloved painter is told in a warm manner. See her work at the Bennington Museum and then get to know her with this fascinating play. Oldcastle Theatre, 331 Main Street, Bennington. www.oldcastletheatre.org Nov. 7-30 - Manchester Center "Revolutionary War Tour" Your guide will be Dick Smith, author of bestseller book, The Revolutionary War in Bennington County. You will see, via an 8-passenger tour vehicle, more than 25 points of interest including over 15 sites on the National Register involving Ethan Allen, the Green Mtn. Boys & the Battle of Bennington. www.backroaddiscovery.com Nov. 10 - Bennington “Veteran's Day Parade” Join us downtown on November 11, 2012 at 11AM to honor our local war heroes. Downtown Bennington. www.bennington.com Nov. 29 - Jan. 1 - Manchester “Manchester Merriment” Tree lighting, holiday inn tours, wine tastings, horse and wagon rides, lighted tractor parade, music events and family activities. www.visitmanchestervt.com Nov. 24 - Bennington “Our Hometown Holiday in Downtown Bennington” Win a Downtown Shopping Spree, visits with Santa Claus, and enjoy carolers & entertainment. Downtown Bennington. www.bennington.com
Nov. 29 - Dec. 30 - Bennington “Hidden Gems at the Festival of Trees ” It is beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Bennington Museum, as the 17th annual Festival of Trees gets underway. Tthe museum is pleased to present a wonderful exhibit of Uniquely Designed and Decorated Holiday Trees created by artists, businesses, and non-profit entities throughout the area. Some are in beautifully created vignettes, but whether standing independently or in a vignette, they are all based on this year’s theme “Hidden Gems.” Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org Nov. 30 - Manchester “Tree Lighting at the Green” Come see the annual Tree Lighting at the Green! www.visitmanchestervt.com
Nov. 30 - Bennington "Russian Duo" Oleg Kruglyakov and Terry Boyarsky team up to promise an exuberant performance of soulful, passionate, traditional Russian music. Their collaboration highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the vast expressive range of the piano. Featuring vocals and Russian percussion, their extensive repertoire draws from Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music and gypsy melodies. www.thebennington.org Dec. 7 - Manchester “Lighted Tractor Parade” Antique tractors covered with holiday lights! www.visitmanchestervt.com
Dec. 7 - Bennington “Festival of Trees Community Day and Children’s Holiday Shopping Boutique” Admission is only $3 for everyone (even Santa). Bring the entire family to the museum for a special day of celebration. Children (under 18) who bring a non-perishable food item for a local food pantry come in free. For the children - ages 4 to 12 – the Children’s Shopping Boutique offers unusual gifts for all people on their gift list. Prices range from $1 to $7 and include gift-wrapping. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-4471571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Dec. 21 & 22 - Manchester “Elf Express Train Ride” This whimsical holiday train will take its riders on a one-hour enchanting journey through the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont. Passengers will be entertained with holiday melodies and dance routines by the elves of the theater and dance program of Burr and Burton Academy. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will make a surprise visit to provide every child with a special gift. The Elf Express Train is a charity event sponsored by the Manchester Lions Club. (802) 362-1645 www.manchesterlionselftrain.com
Dec. 14 - Bennington “Festival of Trees Annual Gala” The Bennington Museum hosts its 17th Annual Festival of Trees Gala held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This fabulous evening offers the magic of the season as it helps launch the holiday celebration at the museum. Don your gay apparel and come out to enjoy great food, drink, live music, spirited auction both live and silent, and the beauty found in all the decorated galleries of the museum. Tickets for the Gala are $50 if purchased by December 2, $65 if purchased after this date, and can be obtained by calling the museum at 802-447-1571. Reservations are suggested. Come out and be a part of the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. 802-447-1571 www.benningtonmuseum.org
Farmers’ Markets
For wonderful local produce, baked goods, cheeses, and entertainment, visit your local farmers market.
Bennington - Walloomsac Farmers Market www.walloomsac.org Located at Depot Street in Bennington, adjacent to the Bennington Station Restaurant, and at the terminus of the pedestrian River Walk. The market is open on Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm, and on Tuesdays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Manchester Farmers Market www.manchestermarket.org Located at Adams Park near the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street. The market is open on Thursdays from 2 pm to 6 pm. Dorset Farmers Market www.dorsetfarmersmarket.com Located on the grounds of the HN Williams Store on Route 30, in Dorset. The market is open on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Earth, Sky, Time Farm www.earthskytime.com Look for this local organic farm’s produce at the Manchester and Dorset farmers markets… and watch for their farm stand located on Route 7A south of Manchester Village during the summer.
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Fine Art Exhibitions and Sales at “The Bennington” Society of Animal Artists - September 1 – October 31 The Bennington is proud to again host this world-renowned group with their annual juried show, Art of the Animal. Many of the world’s finest wildlife artists will be represented in two galleries and all work will be for sale.
Performances
Shieling - September 14 Traditional Celtic $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Russian Duo - November 30 Russian Folk $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Plein Air Vermont - September 7 – December 22 Forty artists have been invited by PAVT to paint scenes from the beautiful Southwestern Vermont area the first week in September. Lectures and opening sales events will take place September 7 and 8. An exhibition selected from the pieces painting during the event will be on exhibit and for sale at The Bennington until late December.
For more information call 802442-7158 or visit the website: www.TheBennington.org. See ad page 4.
Vermont Watercolor Society - November 16 – December 22 A show of approximately 50 pieces by members of the Vermont Watercolor Society will be juried by The Bennington and be on exhibit and for sale during the holiday season. All work is for sale.
Painting by Douglas Allen
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o you like fine art and crafts created by local artists? Do you enjoy meeting and talking to the actual artists and learning more about their work? Do you like to support local artists and artisans? Then you mustn’t miss the Bennington Arts Guild. Organized, run and staffed by its artist members since 2005 and located at 103 South Street at the “Four Corners” of downtown Bennington, the gallery is a great place to find one of a kind pieces from local artists – everything from jewelry to furniture, paintings to pottery, photography and hand-turned wood to stained glass. The Bennington Arts Guild gallery has been voted Bennington’s top art gallery and called a “must-see” by the Boston Globe. The Guild also hosts guest shows. From September 6th – 30th there will be a joint exhibition by two Bennington artists: Tony Conner’s plein air watercolor landscapes will be on view alongside Teru Simon’s sculptural ceramics. From October 4th – November 18th MaryJane
Upcoming productions from the
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Sarvis will have a show of hand painted fabrics, scarves, bags and pillows as well as photography. And from November 22nd through December the Guild will host its annual Holiday Show. The gallery is open 10 – 6 Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 12 - 4 on Sunday. It’s closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information visit the Guild’s website at www.benningtonartsguild.org or call (802) 442 7838. right: The Bennington Arts Guild in Downtown Bennington.
Left: Works by Marie DeVito and Dan Barber.
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Oldcastle Theatre Company's production of Around the World in 80 Days. Patrick Shea, Peter Langstaff. Credit: Erich Augenstein.
ldcastle Theatre Company's fall season opens with Sherlock Holmes - Knight's Gambit, a new play by Paul Falzone, running from September 27 through October 13. Grandma Moses: An American Primitive, tells the story of the prolific American artist Grandma Moses, who was a farm wife that began to paint in her 70's and her paintings became icons of American art. It runs November 1through 17. For tickets, call 802-447-0564. www.oldcastletheatre.org
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he original Henry Bridge was built in the late 1760s and was the site of a historically important event. Early Vermont settlers purchased their homesteads from Benning Wentworth, the colonial Governor of New Hampshire. But New York land speculators sued, claiming that the land was actually part of the colony of New York and that the Vermonter’s deeds were invalid. Their suit succeeded and In July of 1774 a posse of three hundred men, led by the sheriff of Albany, attempted to evict John Breckenridge from his farm on the south side of the Walloomsac. They were confronted at the Henry Bridge by the Green Mountain Boys. After a tense armed standoff, the posse turned around and marched back to New York. Breckinridge kept his farm, and Vermont was born. The land east of the Henry Bridge and north of the Walloomsac is a park named in honor of Rob and Jeanne McWaters a couple who have devoted much of their lives to the benefit of the village of North Bennington. The area nearest the covered bridge includes a small parking lot, picnic tables and a bench where visitors may relax and contemplate the river. A group of local organic gardeners is planting a “permanent forest garden” at the western end of the park. This
See our Covered Bridge Guide on page 14 for locations.
is a combination of nut and fruit trees, berries, legumes and other carefully chosen plants which are ecologically compatible and which will produce food indefinitely without the use of fertilizers or pesticides.
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Arts, Culture, and Local Lore in The Shires of Vermont
This Fall & Winter at the Southern Vermont Arts Center Manchester, Vermont
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urrently on display in Yester House and running through September 29, are three solo exhibitions by Alexandra Eckhardt, John Richards and Ron Vallario, along with Duets, a group exhibition featuring studies in contrast, complement and juxtaposition by the region’s leading artists. Our popular annual family event, Art on the Hill, takes place on Saturday, September 28 from 11 – 3. Featuring art activities for kids of all ages, food, and live music, the event is free and open to the public. Kate Gridley’s Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults is on view in Wilson Museum until October 21. An important study of Vermont’s young adults as they emerge from adolescence, it combines classic portraiture with audio narratives accessible by mobile devices. From October 5 – November 17 is our Annual National Fall Open, a juried exhibition of original oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, mixed media and sculpture. Endings and Beginnings runs from November 23 – January 5, along with solo exhibitions by Ken Ahlering, Lesley Heathcote and Clarence King.
The Arts Center’s Winter Ball, a gala black-tie fundraiser, takes place on December 6 at the Equinox Resort in Manchester. Please call 802.362.1405 for more information or visit www.svac.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday from noon – 5 pm. The Southern Vermont Arts Center is located at West Road, Manchester, Vermont, on a 100-acre campus overlooking the Battenkill Valley. Home of the Southern Vermont Artists, the Center is dedicated to making both the visual and performing arts an integral part of the life of its community and the region. For further information, please call or go to http://www.svac.org/calendar Southern Vermont Arts Center P.O. Box 617 Manchester VT 05254 802.362.1405 - www.svac.org Two Peonies by Nancy Tips, from the current exhibition "Duets".
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Hildene, the Lincoln family home.
he flowers in the formal garden may be going into their winter sleep as fall approaches in late September but the pace of activity at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, between then and the first day of winter, December 21, is anything but sleepy. Fall is a time of unparalleled beauty in the surrounding mountains and a special time of celebration at the home of presidential son, Robert Lincoln. As history would have it, Robert’s father, President Abraham Lincoln sent his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln and the couple's son, Tad off for their first Vermont respite at the Equinox Hotel in 1864. They were met there by son, Robert, just graduated from Harvard Law School. Robert's relationship with Vermont begun that summer at the age of 20 would ultimately bring him back to Manchester some 40 years later in 1903. The then captain of industry and president of the Pullman Company would purchase 500 acres upon which to build his ancestral home, Hildene. Thanksgiving was a special holiday at Hildene then and it remains so now, marking the beginning of the festive holiday season. The cause for the special celebration of Thanksgiving at Hildene is also rooted in a little known historical fact. More than likely few Americans stop to consider the origins of celebrating Thanksgiving every year on the last Thursday of November. Why not a Friday or a Saturday? The answer lies in a bit of Lincoln history. On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the first annual national “Thanksgiving Proclamation” designating the last Thursday of November as the official annual day of celebration for our nation. The Civil War president was hopeful that the end of the war was in sight and so viewed the holiday as a time for a weary people to pause and give thanks.
View of the Hildene Farm.
After Thanksgiving, the harvest décor fades and the holiday décor come into view. From December 6 through January 1, it is Christmas Eve 1912 at Hildene, and The Lincoln Family Home is looking as it should as Robert and Mary prepare for the holiday 101 years ago. The mansion’s windows are candlelit and there’s a fresh scent of balsam amidst floral flourishes and satin ribbon. A selection of holiday tunes from Robert Lincoln’s collection of Aeolian pipe organ music fills the house daily. On weekends local musicians bring the organ or Mary Harlan Lincoln’s Steinway to life with their talents. Even the tree has been cut and brought in from the woods. Its graceful boughs will be hung with lovely period appropriate ornaments and candles. Lights, sights, sounds, and scents of the season abound. For a schedule of music on weekends, visit the website in November. On Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, The Museum Store at Hildene welcomes neighbors and new friends alike to the warmth of the Lincoln family’s one hundred year old restored carriage barn dressed in all its holiday finery. To the aroma of hot apple cider and fresh cider doughnuts wafting through the air, add the crisp fragrance of pine boughs, the sounds of the season and Vermont specialty food tastings and the mood is set for a unique holiday shopping experience. Distinctive items from Gilded Age to gardens line shelves and fill table tops, offering holiday gift choices for young and old alike. Visitors year round complete their Hildene experience with a visit to the Pullman car, Sunbeam and Hildene Farm. During regular hours, 9:30 to 4:30, interpreters and staff are on hand to answer questions about the home’s history and famous residents. Admission is $16.00 for adults and $5 for children under 14. Members, volunteers and children under
An interior view of the Hildene mansion, decorated for the holidays.
6 are free. Self-guided tours are included in general admission. Reservations are required for guided tours of the home: $5 for adults; $2 for youth; children under 6, members and volunteers are free. For more information visit www.hildene.org, call 802.362.1788 or email info@hildene.org.
Vermont was the first…
• Constitution to outlaw slavery in 1777.
• Constitution to provide for a system of public school education in 1777.
• Stars and Stripes flag to lead American armed forces on land was the Bennington Flag used at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777.
• Marble quarry was started at East Dorset in 1785.
• State admitted to the Union after the ratification of the Constitution on March 4, 1791.
• Steel carpenter's square was invented by Silas Hawes of Shaftsbury in 1814.
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Vermont was the first…
• Colonial soldier to shed British blood at the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775 was Solomon Brown from New Haven, Vermont, who thus fired the first effective shot in the Revolutionary War.
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• Successful photographs and measurements of snowflakes and raindrops were made by Wilson A. "Snowflake" Bentley in 1895.
Covered Bridge Guide 6279 Vermont Rte. 7A between Arlington and Manchester
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The Paper Mill Village Covered Bridge was built in 1889 and carries Murphy Road, spanning the Walloomsac River. It was originally named for a 1790 paper mill that was one of Vermont’s first; in fact the paper used to draft Vermont’s constitution came from this mill. The mill has provided hydroelectric power for most of the 20th century. The original dam was built at an existing falls in 1784. The present 85’ concrete dam was built in 1889. The site has had hydroelectric power since at least 1907. The hydro electric works generated power for the mill from 1907 until around 1958.
The name Chiselville Bridge comes from a former chisel factory nearby, but the bridge was previously named High Bridge and the Roaring Branch Bridge. The Chiselville Bridge s p a n s t h e Ro a r i n g Branch Brook and was built by Daniel Oatman in 1870. At that time, the cost to build this bridge was $2,307.31 including the builder’s fee. The Chiselville Bridge survived the flood of 1927, which destroyed hundreds of Vermont covered bridges. It appears that the strategic placement of this bridge allowed the flooded Roaring Branch Brook to pass harmlessly underneath.
Route 67A .5 mile west of the Silk Road Bridge (watch for sign). Dimensions: 125.5 feet long. 14.25 feet wide. 8.67 feet high at truss. 11.17 feet high at center.
Just off Route 7A in Arlington. Turn right onto East Arlington Road 1.9 miles to bridge. Dimensions 117 feet long, 11.8 feet wide, 8.7 feet high at truss, 10.9 feet high at center.
For over 50 years, the site has languished until restauranteur/visionary William Scully took up the challenge to bring the hydro electric plant back online. Due to his efforts, the old mill is now one of the first hydro electric sites approved to be redeveloped in the state in over 28 years. Once work is completed, the facility will provide electricity to power over 100 homes. This, along with a “brownfields” cleanup of the site, are all slated to start this fall. The public is invited to visit the site which features a small informational kiosk and parking area next to the covered bridge. From there, you can access a short walking trail with views of the bridge, a canoe access, and swimming area.
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See our center map and town maps for bridge locations.
Silk Road Bridge This bridge spans the Wallomsac River and was built about 1840 probably by Benjamin Sears. The original name for this bridge was the Locust Grove Bridge. Located just across from the entrance to Bennington College on Route 67A. Dimensions: 88 feet long, 14.25 feet wide, 10 feet high at truss, 11.9 feet high at center.
Henry Bridge This bridge received its name from Elnathan Henry who bought the land from James Breckenridge and constructed the Henry House in 1769. The Henry House operates today as a Bed and Breakfast Inn and is located directly across from the bridge. The Henry Bridge spans the Wallomsac River. The original bridge was constructed in 1840. In 1989 a complete restructuring was done by Blow and Cote, Inc. The site has off street parking and picnic areas. See story on the “Standoff at Henry Bridge” on pg. 12.
West Arlington Bridge This bridge spans the Battenkill River which is well known by canoeists, kayakers and fly fisherman. The Battenkill is also famous for some great swimming holes. In addition, inner tube rides along the Battenkill are popular during the summer months. The West Arlington Bridge is one of Vermont’s best loved and most photographed covered bridges. The picturesque setting includes views of a local church steeple and the former home of artist Norman Rockwell. Rockwell’s home is now known as the Inn on Covered Bridge Green and operates as a Bed & Breakfast Inn. Take a left off Route 7A in Arlington onto Route 313 west 4.4 miles on left side.
Located just off Route 67A- turn left on Murphy Road (watch for signs). Dimensions: 117 feet long, 11.8 feet wide, 8.7 feet high at center.
Covered Bridge Facts You may pass through All Five Bennington County Covered Bridges in a standard size automobile – one lane only. Bridges were covered to keep the wood dry and thereby avoid rot. This became the trend in 1805 when a bridge designed by Timothy Palmer proved most durable. Most covered bridges are painted red because iron ochre was an inexpensive pigment. The most common type of covered bridge is Town Lattice. All Bennington County Bridges are of this type.
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All Around The Shires
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aving grown up in The Shires, I’ve come to appreciate just how much our region has to offer. It was not always so. Like many kids growing up, I could not wait to move away from my home town and explore the world. So I traveled around the country and around the world, and in so doing made a surprising discovery… that the place I most loved was right back where I had started. Many agree and our region has long been a destination for travelers to Vermont. Famous for it’s foliage, but not just that, I hope these suggestions will give you some ideas on how you can create your own memories of a lifetime in The Shires.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES Each of these suggestions represent a full day of activity. For a more relaxed pace, split over two days and include a night’s stay at a local motel or bed and breakfast. To include a show, do a half tour and then an early dinner to leave time to see a play at Oldcastle Theater or the Dorset Theater. Arts & Culture Tour #1
• Visit Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester • Drive Route 7A (The Shires Byway) to Bennington • Lunch on Main Street and walk the downtown. • Visit “The Bennington” Center for The Arts • See a play at Oldcastle Theater • Dinner at Pangaea in North Bennington
Arts & Culture Tour #2
• Breakfast at the Rooster Cafe in Manchester • Visit the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester • Lunch on Main Street in Manchester and walk the downtown • Drive Route 7A (The Shires Byway) to Bennington • Visit the Bennington Museum • Dinner at the Bennington Station Restaurant
Historic Figures: Lincoln, Rockwell, Frost
• Breakfast in Manchester at Up for Breakfast on Main Street • Visit Hildene - the Lincoln Family Home • Drive Route 7A (The Shires Byway) • Stop at the Battenkill Gallery in Arlington to see the Norman Rockwell Exhibit • Stop at Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftsbury • Visit the Old First Church just down from the monument to visit Robert Frost's grave. • Dinner in Bennington at Lil' Britain (authentic British Fish & Chips at it’s best!)
History Tour
• Breakfast at the famous Blue Benn Diner in Bennington located on North Street (route 7) • Visit the Bennington Museum - Military Gallery and Regional History • Visit the Bennington Battle Monument • Take a walking tour of Downtown Bennington (available at Downtown Welcome ctr., see pg. 6) • Lunch in Bennington at the Madison Brew Pub on Main Street • Drive Route 7A (The Shires Byway) to Manchester • Visit Museum of American Fly Fishing • Shop historic Main Street in Manchester • Dinner in Manchester at Ye Olde Tavern on the northern end of Main Street
Nature Enthusiast (mellow)
• For the Northshire: Fill a lunch basket at Al Ducci's in Manchester and walk the trails at the Equinox Preserve and eat lunch at Equinox Pond. • For the Southshire: fill a lunch basket at Powers Market in North Bennington and walk the trails in the Mile-Around Woods by the Historic Park McCullough Mansion in North Bennington, or at Woodford State Park, on Route 9 east of Bennington.
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Glass is HOT In Manchester!
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un may not be a word you equate with glass, but at Manchester Hot Glass Art Studio & Gallery, fun should be somewhere in their name. From the brightly colored building and yarn bombed tree in the front yard, to the brilliant colored handblown glass and giant graffiti mural in the glassblowing studio, your eyes won't know where to start! When you visit, you know instantly this place is all about experiencing fine art and craft in a safe, fun, hands-on way. You can take one of three types of classes in glassblowing; paperweight making, blowing a glass object, and the popular Glassblowing 101. They have also expanded their class offerings into other fine crafts like jewelry, tie-dye and silk dyeing. Book ahead, they can get busy! Owners Andrew & Trish Weill are both experienced fine artists and teachers in their respective fields, and offer additional services like custom orders, repairs, bridal registries, group classes and more. Everything in the studio is made on premises, or handmade by a friend of the Weill's. Manchester Hot Glass is located on 79 Elm Street in Manchester Center, Vermont, and is open year-round
A great family activity, kids and adults can work with molten glass under the careful eye of glassblower Andrew Weill during a glass making class.
Call ahead for reservations: 802-362-2227 See ad on page 18.
Plein Air Painters Run Amok in Southwestern Vermont This September! A bout forty of them—watch out!! They will sweep into our area on Tuesday, September 3, with their mobile French easels, paints, brushes and supplies, huge umbrellas and lots of bug repellent. And they will paint through the following week—nonstop—all over our towns and villages, and out into our glorious hills and valleys. So, what is “plein air”? It’s French for “open air” or outside, in the sunshine, in the driving rain and wind… and in snow, if it’s winter. This creates some challenges, besides mere weather. The sun and clouds are always moving, which shifts the shadows, affects the colors, and radically changes what the painter sees. The artist needs to visually lock in a moment-in-time and paint that vision. Schlepping equipment and balancing outdoor factors is not easy. But these are professionals, and they happen to come packaged with an ingrained sense of humor and adventure. Plein Air Vermont is a non-profit organization under the
auspices of Paran Recreations, Inc. Its board members will continue to plan and refine events for this week in September, so be sure to check our website (www.pleinair-vermont.com) periodically, and to Like us on Facebook.
State Parks in The Shires
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ermont State Parks offer a place to camp, play, relax, and explore! There are 52 state parks across the state, three of which are in The Shires, all offering a range of unique opportunities, such as great hiking, swimming, boat rentals, concession, vistas, wildlife viewing, and prime camp sites. Vermont State Parks’ website www.vtstateparks.com lists each park and the activities and amenities they offer as well as information on reservations, and lots photos of the parks and the people who enjoy them each year. Woodford State Park (in Woodford, VT) is the highest elevation campground in the state at 2400’ above sea level. With easy trails, an open lake, and a bog to explore, it’s great for all ages. Woodford has boat rentals (canoe, kayak, and rowboats) 103 campsites, and is also a popular fishing location. If you stay overnight, be prepared to be awakened by an outstanding chorus of birds which serenade visitors, especially in the spring.
Lake Shaftsbury State Park (in Shaftsbury, VT) offers visitors a great beach and picnic areas, easy hikes around the lake, and a rental cottage. Row boats, pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes are all available for rent as well as a pic- Kayaking in The Shires of Vermont. Photo by Lee Krohn. nic shelter for large group gatherings. For those that need to refuel, a concession stand located in the park offers yummy Day entry into the parks is $3/per person if you’re 14 or older, $2 for kids under 3-14 yrs. old and free for kids 3 yrs. snacks at reasonable prices. old and younger. When you pay for entry into one park, you Emerald Lake State Park (in East Dorset, VT) includes a can get into all other for free that same day, so you can visit small clear, clean, and cold lake where visitors can rent a multiple parks if you’d like. For more information or to make a reservation call our kayak, canoe, pedal boat or rowboat. A concession stand, lakeside picnic tables, and a picnic pavilion for large groups reservation center, 888-409-7579, Monday – Friday 9am – are also available. 104 campsites are scattered on the heavily 4pm, visit www.vtstateparks.com, or send an email to parks@state.vt.us. wooded ridge above the lake.
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Skyline Drive - A view to remember
Well worth the trip!
NEW for 2013! Saint Bruno Scenic Viewing Center
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here's no better way to enjoy the splendor of the Green Mountain State and the surrounding areas of New England than from the privately owned summit of Mount Equinox and the Skyline Drive! At 3,848 feet above sea level, the summit offers breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views of the Green, White, Adirondack, Berkshire and Taconic mountain ranges. Several paved parking areas provide spectacular views, but most outstanding is the Skyline Drive itself as you drive along the crest of the mountain on your way to the summit. The Green Mountains, The Valley of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire may be seen to the east. The Adirondack Mountains of New York provide the backdrop to the west, and the Taconic and Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts to the south. Guard rails have been installed almost the entire length of the drive making it one of the safest, best engineered, well
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he Hawkins House in Bennington has Southern Vermont’s most extraordinary selection of handcrafted jewelry in silver and gold including the work of jewelry designers Ed Levin, Jeff Gray, and more. Browse two historic buildings and a modern expansion filled with unique and beautiful gift items for everyone including hand blown glass, wooden ware, pottery, clothing and accessories, hand-bags, books, cards, and much MUCH more. The childrens department features fun and educational toys and gifts you won’t find in department stores. Hawkins House features hand crafted items with an emphasis on American-made and fair trade goods, as well as artisans from all over the world. Truly a wonderful store with a focus on fun: things to amuse you, things to make you look beautiful, things to make you feel good. Their customers from around the country and the world come back year after year. They will tell you it’s “Well worth the trip!” (See ad back page.)
formed in 1996 to oversee the management of these protected lands. Land and trail maintenance and educational programs in the Preserve are managed by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS). The Equinox Resort & Spa owns a total of 955 acres of land on the eastern slope of Mount Equinox. Currently, all but 18.2 acres (which includes Equinox Pond, lands adjacent to the pond and Equinox Pond Road), are included in the Equinox Preserve, and are now under the development protection of either the Vermont Land Trust or The Nature Conservancy of Vermont.
The purpose of these easements is to limit any future development of these extraordinary natural resource lands as well as to ensure continued public recreation use of these lands in accordance with a recreation management plan, which was approved to ensure that public recreational uses of the mountain would be compatible with preservation of its valuable ecological resources. Interested persons are encouraged to contact the Equinox Preservation Trust and VINS, if they wish to volunteer their time in maintaining the trails or have suggestions for the managers to consider.
For locals and travelers alike... treat yourself to a drive to the top of Mount Equinox. Views are amazing! Bring a picnic and hike the summit trails. A $15 fee is charged for vehicle & driver, plus $5 per passenger. Children under 10 are free. See coupon pg. 15.
constructed toll roads in the country. Construction of Skyline drive began in 1941, but was suspended because of the war until 1947, when it was completed. Today it remains as the longest, privately owned, paved toll road in the United States. Begin your adventure at the Toll House on Historic Route 7A in Sunderland at an elevation of 800 feet. As Skyline Drive winds and twist its way up the mountain, it provides panoramic views of lakes, rivers and valley communities below. There are many vistas and areas for picnics along the 5.2 mile drive, which has a vertical gain of 3,248 feet to the summit. The serenity and betauty of the world famous Battenkill River may be seen meandering thru town, farm and woodland below. There is so much natural beauty that the drive to the summit is half the experience. However, the view from the summit is truly breathtaking and an experience you'll not soon forget.
Hike or Snowshoe at the Equinox Preservation Trust
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he Equinox Preserve covers 914 acres of forest lands on the eastern slopes of Mount Equinox in Manchester, Vermont. It is open to the public for year-round, non-motorized recreation. Over 11 miles of marked and maintained trails provide access to these unique mountainous woodlands. The land’s owner, the Equinox Resort & Spa, first donated conservation easements on 850 acres to the Vermont Land Trust & The Nature Conservancy of Vermont in 1996. An additional 64 acres of conserved lands were placed under the protection of the Vermont Land Trust in September 2006. The Equinox Preservation Trust was
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Visit the Green Mountain Village Shops
Magic Sleigh of Manchester A wonderful array of traditional, European and American Christmas collectables, folk art, carvings, ornaments, pewters, nativities, and Santa’s of all types!
OUTDOOR DINING
4960 Main Street • Manchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 362-2197 • www.ChristmasInternational.com
Route 7A ~ 4961 Main St. Manchester Center, Vermont Located between Toys in the Attic and Long Ago & Far Away
(802) 362-1254 www.manchestergourmetdeli.com
Catering Platters Available Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Options 84 Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily Large Selection of Deli Platters and Salads
The Smokin’ Trout Cigar and Pipe Shop
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FINE JEWELRY
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Manchester’s Oldest Jewelry Store TIMOTHY P. POWDEN, Graduate Gemologist • Seventh Generation Jeweler
NICOLE BARR COLLECTION Hard French Enamel on Sterling Silver cuff links $285
Featuring Cohiba, Punch, Dunhill, Macanudo, Acid, H. Upmann, Romeo y Julieta, & Oliva Cigars
Tobacco, pipes, antiques Art, fishing tackle and more At the Green Mountain Village Shops (next to the Rite Aid plaza)
4965 Main Street, Manchester Ctr, VT
802-362-1926
Email: greenpeak21@msn.com
We Buy & Sell Estate & Antique Jewelry
Corner of Main & Bonnet Streets (next to Northshire Bookstore)
Manchester Center, Vermont 802-362-1257 or 1-800-305-8328
Mon–Fri 9:30–5:30 Sat 10–5
Jewelers of America The mark of a professional jeweler
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THE LIGHTING PLACE “LIFE IS COLOR AND WARMTH AND LIGHT” —J. Grenfell
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Wide Selection of Lighting from Country to Contemporary
4919 Main Street • Manchester, Vermont 802-362-2077 ~or~ 800-799-0891 www.thelightingplace.com
Daily 10-5 • Sunday 1-5
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Manchester ~ Incorporated 1761 • Population 4,285 ~
Manchester & the Mountains Chamber of Commerce - 800-362-4144 • www.manchestervermont.net Manchester Town Office - 802-362-4824 • www.manchester-vt.gov
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Vermont’s Best BUTTERCRUNCH! Artisan Chocolates n Specialty Cakes & Pastries 802.362.1560 n 4367 Main Street n Manchester www.mothermyricks.com
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Wow! More than 300 Whimsical Scarecrow Displays Don’t forget your camera!
Wagon Tours & Crazy Maze Hot Cider Donuts - Watch them being made! Pumpkin Ice Cream & Homemade Pumpkin Bread Don’t miss the “OFFICIAL” VERMONT STATE PUMPKIN CARVING October 18, 2013 (carving at 2pm) a day filled with fun activites & contests US
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Extraordinary selection of jewelry and fine gifts Catamount Prowl 2013 Sponsor free craftsmarket & gallery 13 www.hawkinshouse.com 262 north street • bennington, vermont • 802-447-0488 • open 7 days gift wrapping
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