The Vermont Historical Society (VHS) was founded in 1838 to preserve and record the cultural history of the US state of Vermont. Headquartered in the old Spaulding School Building in Barre , the Vermont History Center is home to the Vermont Historical Society's administrative offices, the Leahy Library and a small book shop. In Montpelier the Society operates the Vermont History Museum in the Pavilion building, just east of the Vermont State House .
20-529: Named after Howard and Alba Leahy, the Leahy Library opened to the public in July 2002 and is a resource for individualized research. The library offers access to 50,000 catalogued books and serial titles, 1,500 linear feet of manuscripts, 30,000 photographs, 8,700 broadsides, more than 1,000 maps and an online public access catalogue. In addition, the library has the largest printed genealogical collection in
40-760: A publication listing all of Vermont's local historical societies. The Vermont Historical Society publishes History Connections: Vermont Historical Society News and Notes , a quarterly newsletter and the semi-annual journal Vermont History , the Proceedings of the Vermont Historical Society. The Vermont Historical Society also publishes books and exhibition catalogs on aspects of Vermont history, such as Freedom & Unity, The Problem of Slavery in Early Vermont , 1777–1810, by Harvey Amani Whitfield; The Vermont Difference , published with
60-557: A publication listing all of Vermont's local historical societies. The Vermont Historical Society publishes History Connections: Vermont Historical Society News and Notes , a quarterly newsletter and the semi-annual journal Vermont History , the Proceedings of the Vermont Historical Society. The Vermont Historical Society also publishes books and exhibition catalogs on aspects of Vermont history, such as Freedom & Unity, The Problem of Slavery in Early Vermont , 1777–1810, by Harvey Amani Whitfield; The Vermont Difference , published with
80-607: A special interest in family history, the library has the largest printed genealogical collection in the state. It is also home to some of Vermont's earliest maps and planning documents. A catalog of most of the library's holdings is available online. In 2000, the Vermont Historical Society acquired the old Spaulding School in Barre, VT. It has since been renovated to house the Leahy library, collections storage and
100-677: Is a program that highlights the role women have played in shaping Vermont's history. Since 1943, the Vermont Historical Society has provided outreach and support to Vermont's local history community through the League of Local Historical Societies and Museums. The League partners with all 192 of the state's small public libraries and 200 local museums and heritage organizations to provide free consultation on collections care and using technology to enhance rural access to historical information. This technical assistance includes collections care, e-newsletters, achievement awards program annual conference, and
120-624: Is a program that highlights the role women have played in shaping Vermont's history. Since 1943, the Vermont Historical Society has provided outreach and support to Vermont's local history community through the League of Local Historical Societies and Museums. The League partners with all 192 of the state's small public libraries and 200 local museums and heritage organizations to provide free consultation on collections care and using technology to enhance rural access to historical information. This technical assistance includes collections care, e-newsletters, achievement awards program annual conference, and
140-531: Is housed in the old Spaulding School Building and run by the Vermont Historical Society , which is also located in the same building. The library was named after Howard and Alba Leahy, the parents of U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy . Senator Leahy helped secure funding to pay for some of the renovations of the Spaulding School building and in return the Vermont Historical Society named the library in his parents' honor. The Howard and Alba Leahy Library
160-429: Is open to the public and allows for individualized research. Researchers can find a variety of resources documenting the history and people of Vermont, including a collection of books and pamphlets dating from the 1770s to the present. The past is preserved at the library in letters, diaries, ledgers and scrapbooks. The extensive photograph and broadside collections create a visual record of the state's past as well. With
180-684: Is the home of the Vermont Heritage Galleries, located in the beautiful historic Spaulding school building at 60 Washington Street in Barre, Vermont . The three exhibit galleries offer rotating exhibits on various aspects of Vermont history. The center also houses the Society's library and museum collections, administration offices, and a public meeting space. The Vermont Historical Society offers many programs, workshops and conferences on Vermont history. From 2000 to 2016 VHS presented
200-435: The Leahy Library opened to the public in July 2002 and is a resource for individualized research. The library offers access to 50,000 catalogued books and serial titles, 1,500 linear feet of manuscripts, 30,000 photographs, 8,700 broadsides, more than 1,000 maps and an online public access catalogue. In addition, the library has the largest printed genealogical collection in the state. Vermont Historical Society also operates
220-654: The Vermont History Expo, a weekend-long celebration of the state's heritage in Tunbridge, Vermont. Each Expo featured a variety of themed attractions and events, including exhibits from 150+ local historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations; music; family activities; food; presentations; performances; and more. Vermont Historical Society's education department provides a wide range of programming for families, teachers, and students. Students and teachers can experience history with free field trips to
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#1732776169979240-525: The Vermont History Expo, a weekend-long celebration of the state's heritage in Tunbridge, Vermont. Each Expo featured a variety of themed attractions and events, including exhibits from 150+ local historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations; music; family activities; food; presentations; performances; and more. Vermont Historical Society's education department provides a wide range of programming for families, teachers, and students. Students and teachers can experience history with free field trips to
260-619: The Vermont History Museum, which is located in Montpelier and housed in the Pavilion building next to the state capital. It has a collection of 20,000 artifacts including fine arts, crafts, household goods, clothing, agricultural tools, and industrial products from the pre-contact period to present. This exhibit is also presented online. The Vermont History Center is the home of the Vermont Heritage Galleries, located in
280-624: The Woodstock Foundation; and Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont , by Robert A. Mello, which focus on important aspects of Vermont history. The Vermont Historical Society also offers two e-newsletters: the weekly Local History e-News, and the quarterly general history interest e-newsletter. Leahy Library Howard and Alba Leahy Library is located in the Vermont History Center in Barre, VT. It
300-400: The administrative offices for Vermont Historical Society. In July 2002 the Society's library opened to the public on the second floor of the Vermont History Center. 44°11′45″N 72°29′54″W / 44.19592°N 72.49835°W / 44.19592; -72.49835 Vermont Historical Society The Vermont Historical Society (VHS) was founded in 1838 to preserve and record
320-440: The beautiful historic Spaulding school building at 60 Washington Street in Barre, Vermont . The three exhibit galleries offer rotating exhibits on various aspects of Vermont history. The center also houses the Society's library and museum collections, administration offices, and a public meeting space. The Vermont Historical Society offers many programs, workshops and conferences on Vermont history. From 2000 to 2016 VHS presented
340-690: The cultural history of the US state of Vermont. Headquartered in the old Spaulding School Building in Barre , the Vermont History Center is home to the Vermont Historical Society's administrative offices, the Leahy Library and a small book shop. In Montpelier the Society operates the Vermont History Museum in the Pavilion building, just east of the Vermont State House . Named after Howard and Alba Leahy,
360-442: The museum, history lending kits, and Vermont History Day, which allows students to delve thoroughly into a historical topic. The Vermont Historical Society also offers an auxiliary website, Vermont History Explorer, geared to help children and teachers explore Vermont History. It includes maps, documents, approximately 150 photographs, and over 200 grade-appropriate articles about Vermont history. The Vermont Women's History Project
380-442: The museum, history lending kits, and Vermont History Day, which allows students to delve thoroughly into a historical topic. The Vermont Historical Society also offers an auxiliary website, Vermont History Explorer, geared to help children and teachers explore Vermont History. It includes maps, documents, approximately 150 photographs, and over 200 grade-appropriate articles about Vermont history. The Vermont Women's History Project
400-425: The state. Vermont Historical Society also operates the Vermont History Museum, which is located in Montpelier and housed in the Pavilion building next to the state capital. It has a collection of 20,000 artifacts including fine arts, crafts, household goods, clothing, agricultural tools, and industrial products from the pre-contact period to present. This exhibit is also presented online. The Vermont History Center
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