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Brave Little StateA smattering of Vermont and New Hampshire towns on either side of the Connecticut River are known collectively as the “Upper Valley.” We set out to find why.
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John Harrison traveled Vermont as a preacher in the 1880s. A racist name in town records preserved his memory.
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Ken Squier was an icon of broadcasting who helped make NASCAR a national phenomenon. In his home state of Vermont, he built Thunder Road and shepherded one of the last bastions of true community radio into the 21st century.
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Other states have worked to confront similar histories. In Pownal, Vermont, a dedication ceremony was held last month for a historical marker recognizing the survivor of Vermont’s only recorded witch trial.
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Brave Little StateMore than a century ago, an alliance of conservationists and wealthy landowners joined forces to set up fire towers across the state. Today, 13 towers are still standing and open to the public — while others have fallen into obscurity.
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Brave Little StateExploring the origins of Vermont’s most peculiar road names — as chosen by listeners. In this installment: Tigertown, Hateful Hill and Gerts Knob.
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Brave Little StateInstead of taking on one of your questions about Vermont, we’re taking on three — in a kind of local history lightning round.
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Century-old photographs and diaries sat in a water-soaked basement in Strafford for over a week. A network of volunteers helped save them.
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Brandon is hosting Davenport Electric Fest on July 8, honoring the town’s historic ties to the birth of the electric motor. Didn’t know about those ties? Read on.
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A historic marker that commemorates Vermont's first gay bar is hidden from view, and some LGBTQ+ activists want to move the sign.