​The Jericho Historical Society was formed in 1971 to restore and preserve Chittenden Mills.  Its mission expanded to that of preserving the rich history of Jericho, Vermont, and the legacy of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley. The Society's headquarters is located in the historic Chittenden Mills (c. 1885), a national historic site.

What's new...

• Vermont's Historical Theater Curtains - An Unusual and Awesome event from our sibling Westford Historical Society.  Speaker Christine Hadsel of "Curtains without Borders" will discuss the history, artist producers, preservation and restoration process of painted theater curtains -- features of most New England villages and towns.
  
  October 7th, 1:30
  Brick Meeting House on the Common
  1685 VT Rte. 128, Westford, VT​

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• Thanks to Gary Irish!​  JHS sponsored a Walking Tour of Jericho Corners by Gary Irish, in July.  MMCTV has completed and made available the video of the tour!!

• The Vermont Snowflakes 2023 Ornament is available!  It is never too early!  ​Stop by the Old Mill Craftshop to pick yours up. 

2023 Snowflake Bentley Collection Ornament

• ​Snowflake Bentley featured in University of Vermont Extensions Across the Fences's "The Life and Legacy of 'Snowflake' Bentley"
• Vermont Sampler Initiative in collaboration with the national Sampler Archive Project has announced a statewide effort to locate, photograph, and document all American samplers and related girlhood embroideries held in the public and private collections of Vermont.
• Take an online tour of the Old Red Mill with Gary Irish.
• Visit the British Natural History Museum to see a digitized version of an 1899 Bentley book of snow crystals.

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The Old Red Mill

The Old Red Mill, a national historic site, rises over a rushing gorge on the Browns River. It is one of the most photographed sites in the Northeast. 

Old Mill Craft Shop

The Old Mill Craft Shop offers unique hand-made Vermont crafts and snowflake items.  The shop has been operated by the Historical Society since 1971 and is staffed by volunteers.

"Snowflake" Bentley Exhibit

The Snowflake Bentley Exhibit, comprising original snowflake photographs, camera and memorabilia of the "Snowflake man," Wilson Bentley, is open to the public free of charge.

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Hours

January - March
Thursday - Saturday, 11-4

April-December
Monday - Saturday*, 11-4
*Also open Sundays Thanksgiving through Christmas

(Closed:  Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, December 31, January 1)

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Map & Directions

Old Mill Park

Photo Archives

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Jericho Historical Society
4A Red Mill Dr.
P.O. Box 35
Jericho, Vermont  05465
​Donations Gratefully Accepted

The Jericho Historical Society Board of Directors meet monthly on the second Thursday at 6:00 PM.
Visitors are welcome.
You can attend by  Zoom or in person at the Old Red Mill.
​If you would like a Zoom invite, email webmanager@jerichohistoricalsociety.org​

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