South Hero Historical Society: August 2015

Dr. Robinson's 3-4 classroom blog from 2012-2016

The students in Dr. Robinson's 3-4 Team studied South Hero History for 6 years and took many field trips around town.

Click on this link to see where the students went around town and what townsfolk they met along the way.

Notice

At the end of 2018 Lake Champlain Access Television [LCATV] started filming our presentations. Their output is 2 to 4 times sharper than the videos I was putting up. That means it takes a little longer to get the video to start. [The reason I reduced the quality level of my videos.] Their production is different than mine and you will notice that immediately.
When you click on a video, it starts to load. It will take about 30 seconds [an eternity when you are waiting] to start playing. The speakers will start to sound and the video will look like it is not running for about 23 seconds. LCATV puts up an identification POSTER for those 23 seconds. Don't be alarmed, it is running if you can hear the sound.

The old WEB guy

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Tales From the South Hero INN--Ruth Gregg, Chris Allard and Guy Winch

We were delighted to a wonderful program with pictures and the history of the Inn by Chris Allard and stories of running the Inn in the 60's by Ruth Gregg and personal stories and remembrances of life at that time by Guy Winch. A big thank you to you all for sharing! It was wonderful. Click on the video below to hear the whole presentation.

The History of the Masonic Lodge Building with Jay Buermann and Guy Winch

Friday, July 17, 2015 Ever wonder what the stately white building next to the cemetery on South Street was over the years? Jay Buermann and Guy Winch took us on an historical tour of the Masonic Lodge's many years of service to our South Hero community as a Methodist Church, a school, and more! We had an open house tour before the presentation where we learned that the foundation is made of the same Isle La Motte fossil stones that the bank is made of. We also climbed up the short staircase to "nowhere" inside and peaked into the old "choir loft" which has since been walled over. Click on the video below to get all the details from Jay and Guy!

Our Next Program is Thursday, March 2, 2023

South Hero Historical Society Presents: “Night at the Museum!" On Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Worthen Library, the South Hero Historical Society would like to acquaint you with the South Hero Bicentennial Museum. The museum building itself has an interesting history and over the years the collection has been cared for by a number of volunteers. On the first floor it offers an extensive library of genealogy material, maps of the town from the 1700s on, and the history of education in South Hero. There is also a detailed local military display from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam. A favorite exhibit called, “When you live on a lake” has features on fishing and hunting and the evolution of steamboats as they were built on and burned near our shores. Downstairs has a blacksmith display, railroad items, bean factory and other machinery, tools, and more. For those of you who often think as you drive by, “I wonder what’s in there,” here’s your chance to explore many of our artifacts via a slideshow and a professionally made video of what you’ve been missing. Come and enjoy a “Night at the South Hero Bicentennial Museum!” Starting in Oct. 2022 our Historical Society will be partnering with the Worthen Library. Programs will be advertised through their website and programs will be videoed and a link will be placed in a post to view all 2022 and on programs.

Upcoming Events

Click here for Link to South Hero: Past and Present Project by Dr. Robinson's 3-4 students of 2012 at Folsom School with collaboration from Library media specialist Mrs. Sharon Hayes.

The SHHS (South Hero Historical Society) will be partnering with the Worthen Library from now on to put on local history programs starting with our first program and annual meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7PM. Kim Kinney will be presenting the History of the Kinney farm on South Street-seven generations! Be sure to sign up for the Worthen Library emails so you get all the latest Historical Society Program information.

Check the Islander for confirmation of meeting dates and times. All ages are welcome!

Membership/contributions of $10.00 can be sent to SHHS P.O. Box 180, South Hero, VT.