​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...

  • Railroads!  The Underhill and Jericho Historical Societies present "Central Vermont’s Burlington and Lamoille Railroad," a talk by James R. “Jim” Jones.

    ​Jim is a Burlington native and lifelong rail enthusiast with a legacy in the industry dating back to 1916. The son of renowned railroad author Robert C. Jones, Jim has spent nearly 60 years documenting Vermont’s "underdog" lines through his company, Tell-Tale Productions. An accomplished author and filmmaker, Jim specializes in "lost" routes, most recently chronicling the Burlington and Lamoille Railroad. His presentations are known for blending deep archival research with rare photography and a storyteller’s touch, keeping Central Vermont’s unique locomotive history alive.
Jericho Community Center
329 Browns Trace, Jericho
Sunday, March 15
2-4 pm
In conjunction, beginning March 15, JHS will have an exhibit at the Mill of railroad related images focusing on Underhill and Jericho. 
Free admission
​Books will be available for purchase
  • The Jericho Historical Society is excited to partner with Lyric Theatre for their production of Disney's Frozen on the Flynn main stage in Burlinton.  From the Lyric: "Real snowflakes. Real history. Real inspiration. Using original photographs by Wilson ‘Snowflake' Bentley, set designer Tomomi Ueda shares her vision for incorporating Bentley’s actual snowflakes into the set of Disney’s Frozen — weaving Vermont history directly into the world onstage. From microscope to stage, this is how legacy becomes design."  Learn more about the production on Lyric's Facebook page. 
----  April 9 - 12, tickets available at Flynn ----
  • ​​Enjoy exploring the "Old Red Mill" through this digital archival 3D model by Warren and Gary Irish.  See the mill as it would have looked during its original days of operation between 1885 - 1904.  This is the beginning of an ongoing project, so visit from time to time to see the progress!
The Old Red Mill painting [photo]
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. 
shoppers in Old Mill Craft Shop [photo]
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 photograph by Wilson Bentley
"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.
small map of Jericho corners
Map & Directions
Old Mill Park map at park entrance [photo]
Old Mill Park
Historical photo of Jericho Town Hall
Photo Archives
Jericho Historical Society
4A Red Mill Dr.
P.O. Box 35
Jericho, Vermont  05465
​Donations Gratefully Accepted
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