Vermont History Expo 2014
Artists & Artisans: Vermont's Creative Heritage
June 21-22, 10 am - 5 pm, Tunbridge Fairgrounds
This celebration of Vermont's history and heritage returns with nearly 150 history and heritage organizations offering exhibits sharing community history from all over the state. Artists, artisans, musicians, authors, crafters, and genealogists complete this history-filled heritage extravaganza! $10 adults, $5 children, 1/2 price in period costume. Learn more.
Cycles of Change: Farming in Norwich
A Story of Our Rich Agricultural Heritage
Norwich Historical Society, Main Street, Norwich, Vermont
Opening Reception, Friday, June 20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exhibit runs through Spring 2015
This exhibit documents the stories of eight working farms and features Chad Finer's photographs, a series of Vermont Folklife Center oral history interviews with each of the farmers, and a video by Ben Silberfarb. A VHC grant supports upcoming associated workshops. Learn more.
Bookstock: The Green Mountain Literary Festival 2014
Three-day Celebration of Writers and Literature
July 25-27, 
Woodstock. Ron Miller, info@bookstockvt.org
Bookstock brings forty poets, writers, and artists to read from and discuss their work. Keynote presentations include novelist Anita Diamant, poet Charles Simic, and special guest Billy Collins. The festival also includes a Vermont Reads Wonder event with teacher Sam Drazin. And also look for a huge used book sale, exhibition tent, music, and food. Learn more.
Save the dates for Vermont's other two book festivals: Burlington Book Festival, September 19-21 and Brattleboro Literary Festival, October 2-5.
Time Travelers' Day Camp
A Week of History, Handskills, and Fun for Children and Teens
July 28-August 1
Children aged eight to twelve will explore local history at the museum via site study, role playing, handskills, and journaling. Susanna Bowman, 802.754.2022. Learn more.
