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BHS e301-Vermont Constitution and Indentured Servants

BHS e301-Vermont Constitution and Indentured Servants

Episode 301 Vermont Constitution and Indentured ServantsIn 1777 the Vermont Constitution banned some forms of bondage. In the historical society collection are indentured servant contracts that are examples of how some forms of bondage continued into the...

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The Holstein Association

The Holstein Association

THE HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATIONThe Holstein Association: Downtown Brattleboro The front entrance of the Holstein Association today. Courtesy Holstein Association USA.[/caption] Since 1903, the largest dairy breed organization in the world has been headquartered in downtown...

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The Valley Fair

The Valley Fair

https://soundcloud.com/bratthistoricalsoc/bhs-podcast-e12-this-week-in-brattleboro-history-by-joe-rivers?si=d06bfcbf9fb342188676fae623d86931  The Valley Fair in Brattleboro began in 1886.  It was held for one day in the 2nd week of October and had over 5000...

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Hinsdale Bridge

Hinsdale Bridge

ExhibitCollapse!Saturday, March 28, 1920 the Hinsdale Bridge between Brattleboro and Island Park collapsed into the Connecticut River. The winter had produced a great deal of snow, a warm spell caused a quick melt, and eight to ten inches of ice were still on the...

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Pre-Contact People Episode 2

Brattleboro is fortunate to have a vibrant community of amateur and professional historians actively exploring the history and historiography of this area, often challenging established histories with original research and compelling new evidence. Rich Holschuh serves...

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