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Celebration of Chittenden’s Town Buildings (currently offline but we are working on a replacement)
A unique display of Chittenden buildings and some history along the way.
Molly Douglas
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Show & Tell, May 12, 2026
The nine members of the Chittenden Historical Society gathered at the Grange Hall to present their treasures, finds and what-zits for a fun time of sharing and learning.
Bob Muzzy was the unanimous choice to lead off the evening. This was especially poignant because this year is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the …
Memorial Day Observance 2026
Scattered showers did not dampen the reverent spirit of the dozen citizens who gathered at the Honor Roll Park by the Monument for a brief flag ceremony presented by Chittenden Historical Society President Steve Welch and Pastor David Smith.
Following the flag ceremony attendees drove to the Chittenden Grange Hall for the extended program. A …
Town Hall Newsletter, February 23, 2026
by Steve Welch
What has been happening
The dry summer we have just experienced was worrisome for those of us who have wells and browning lawns; but it was a lucky break for the progress of stabilizing the Town Hall. Because of the lack of remain, we were able to completely pump out the …
Friends of the Town Hall
Chittenden Day August 23, 2025. Model of the Town Hall presented by Friends of the Town Hall and the Chittenden Historical Society.
Friends of the Town Hall
As of June 20, 2025, we have sent out two grant applications. Money from grants will help to install heat pumps and allow for an upgrade of the electrical system. They will also help pay for the engineer’s inspection concerning water in the basement.
To donate to the Town Hall fund, make checks payable …
The Town Hall
A Little History
This year is the 245th birthday of our Township whose charter was granted to Gershom Beach and 65 other “associates” on March 14, 1780. For more than half of these 245 years, the Town Hall building has stood at the center of our community in the Historic District on Holden Road. Serving …
Emery Hummel Receives Muzzy-Davenport Award
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 was a night of celebration as Barstow Memorial School eight-grader, Emery Hummel, received the Chittenden Historical Society’ Annual Muzzy-Davenport Award for Excellence in Chittenden History. …
New Sign for Chittenden Historical Society
Thanks to the talents of Bob Case the Chittenden Historical Society has a new sign. The sign replaces the well-weathered and long-standing old sign. It also follows the elegant lines of the former sign. The gardens are coming alive with colorful plants placed by Master Gardeners Robin Ogg and …
Cheese Stencils, Ox Shoes and Graveyards, Oh My!
The April snow storm kept some away from the Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 Annual Show & Tell but there were several hardy souls in attendance. The purpose of the event was to bring in an item or two of historical significance and tell why it was special to you.
Bob Muzzy began with showing …
Luke Valcour Presented the Muzzy-Davenport Award for Excellence in Chittenden History
Thirty-five friends and neighbors gathered at the Chittenden Grange Hall on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 to congratulate Luke Valcour for his hard work to earn the Muzzy-Davenport Award for Excellence …
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Chittenden Civil War Monument
Grange Hall renovations
