Jericho Historical Society
from recent history
CONSTRUCTION OF FOOTBRIDGE
The state of Vermont began the process of replacing the footbridge across the Browns River by the Red Mill on June 15, 2014. The long awaited project had been held up several times. Natural disasters including hurricanes Sandy and Irene created major damage throughout the state of Vermont and the project was repeatedly deferred . A slide show of the work can be viewed below. The project was finished in September of 2015.
The state of Vermont began the process of replacing the footbridge across the Browns River by the Red Mill on June 15, 2014. The long awaited project had been held up several times. Natural disasters including hurricanes Sandy and Irene created major damage throughout the state of Vermont and the project was repeatedly deferred . A slide show of the work can be viewed below. The project was finished in September of 2015.
SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY's 150th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 2015
On February 10th the Jericho Historical Society sponsored a symposium that featured Snowflake Bentley's contributions to photography and science. Highlights included:
When Snowflake Bentley gave a presentation of his work in Jericho in the early 1900's only 6 members of the town's people attended. How pleased he would have been to see 300 people attend a symposium on his work nearly 100 years later.
On February 10th the Jericho Historical Society sponsored a symposium that featured Snowflake Bentley's contributions to photography and science. Highlights included:
- Mark Breen, director of the Fairbanks Museum moderated a panel on Bentley's contributions to science and photography.
- Members of the panel included Paul Sisson of the National Weather Service, John Miller Professor of Photography, and Dr. Bruce Berryman Professor of Atmospheric Science.
- Local poet Mary Jane Dickerson created a special poem for the occasion.
- Live music by Jericho members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra John Dunlap and Laura Markowitz honored Bentley's musical talents.
- Bentley's birthday cake was served at the end of the symposium to the nearly 300 in attendance.
When Snowflake Bentley gave a presentation of his work in Jericho in the early 1900's only 6 members of the town's people attended. How pleased he would have been to see 300 people attend a symposium on his work nearly 100 years later.
JERICHO GENEALOGY
Available! Jericho Genealogy from The History of Jericho Vol. 1 & 2 from 1763 to 1961
Click the download link to download the Jericho Genealogy PDF file.
Available! Jericho Genealogy from The History of Jericho Vol. 1 & 2 from 1763 to 1961
Click the download link to download the Jericho Genealogy PDF file.
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Past News
SOCIETY RECEIVES 1939 DeGROOT QUILT
The Jericho United Methodist Church generously donated a quilt to the Jericho Historical Society which was made by Pearle DeGroot in 1939. The embroidered hand made quilt has an appliqué daffodil motif. There are 147 signatures of then residents of Jericho embroidered throughout the quilt. The quilt is on display at The Old Red Mill. Come visit to see if the names are familiar to you. Some of you will recognize your own family’s name there.
The Jericho United Methodist Church generously donated a quilt to the Jericho Historical Society which was made by Pearle DeGroot in 1939. The embroidered hand made quilt has an appliqué daffodil motif. There are 147 signatures of then residents of Jericho embroidered throughout the quilt. The quilt is on display at The Old Red Mill. Come visit to see if the names are familiar to you. Some of you will recognize your own family’s name there.
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J. BROOKS ON HIS PATIO
JERICHO RESIDENT CONTRIBUTES TO "THE VERMONT DIFFERENCE
The "Vermont Difference" is a recently published book by the Woodstock Foundation and the Vermont Historical Society that depicts Vermont through 18 essays that explore various aspects of the state. The text is complemented with art work collected by J. Brooks Buxton of Jericho. The "Vermont Difference" discusses people who have shaped Vermont into the vital and meaningful place it is today. The subjects range from some of its long ago political leaders to its present day farmers and artists. The book's art work is one of its most outstanding features. J Brooks Buxton is the vice president of the Jericho Historical Society and an active member of several Vermont boards that are responsible for preserving Vermont's history including the Vermont State Historical Society. He is a sevenths generation Vermonter that has retired to his hometown of Jericho after spending 42 years abroad as an executive of the World Bank and Buxton Mideast Inc. The book's eighteen essays are edited by Kevin Graffagnino, former director of the Vermont Historical Society. The book is available from the Vermont Historical Society for $39.95.
The "Vermont Difference" is a recently published book by the Woodstock Foundation and the Vermont Historical Society that depicts Vermont through 18 essays that explore various aspects of the state. The text is complemented with art work collected by J. Brooks Buxton of Jericho. The "Vermont Difference" discusses people who have shaped Vermont into the vital and meaningful place it is today. The subjects range from some of its long ago political leaders to its present day farmers and artists. The book's art work is one of its most outstanding features. J Brooks Buxton is the vice president of the Jericho Historical Society and an active member of several Vermont boards that are responsible for preserving Vermont's history including the Vermont State Historical Society. He is a sevenths generation Vermonter that has retired to his hometown of Jericho after spending 42 years abroad as an executive of the World Bank and Buxton Mideast Inc. The book's eighteen essays are edited by Kevin Graffagnino, former director of the Vermont Historical Society. The book is available from the Vermont Historical Society for $39.95.
THE 2015 SNOWFLAKE PRINT, ORNAMENT, AND JEWELRY COLLECTION
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Ear Rings
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Pin
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Charm Bracelet
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Necklace
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