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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Mitchell Iron Ore Beds and Granger Forge Trip

April 20, 2024 was cool and a little cloudy as 14 Chittenden Historical Society members and guests gathered on the property of John Bodin and family to tour the remains …

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Mitchell Iron Ore Mines and Granger Forge

The Chittenden Historical Society will meet on April 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM at The Grange, 3 Middle Road, Chittenden to view the video of the Society’s last hike to the Mitchell Iron Ore Mines. Allen Hitchcock was the guide.

On April 20, 2024 The Society will meet at 9:30 AM at 124 …

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Author and Historian Martin Podskoch, CCC 90 th Anniversary, Its History and Legacy: VT CCC Camps

Please join us on Monday, October 16, at 7 pm at the North Chittenden Grange Hall, 3 Lower Middle Road, N. Chittenden, VT for a program honoring the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC). Learn the impact of the program, some of which seeded development of Vermont State Parks, …

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Local Speakers Provide Double Feature Program in Chittenden

On Tuesday evening, August 8th, at 7:00 PM, in Chittenden, two distinguished local residents will present their fascinating research into two radically different subjects. This program is sponsored by the Chittenden Historical Society, and will take place at the Chittenden Grange Hall, at 3 Lower Middle Road in North Chittenden.The first program will be …

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