Indigenous histories are deeply rooted in present-day Vermont and New Hampshire, a region collectively known to Abenaki people as Ndakinna (“our homeland”). This talk by Dr. Marge Bruchac features new research into archaeological records, historical archives, and other sources that document Abenaki persistence and survivance, despite past and present attempts at erasure.

Come learn how to play some historic games.

Learn more about women’s fashion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from Rachel Kurland, the Woodstock History Center’s costume curator.

Polly Forcier will provide an overview of historic stenciled walls from northern New England. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to see one of the Woodstock History Center’s new artifacts — a piece of a stenciled wall from the Noah Wood house in Woodstock and enjoy historic treats.

Learn more about women’s fashion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from Rachel Kurland, the Woodstock History Center’s costume curator.

Learn more about the History Center’s new drop-in game program!

Zadock Thompson, who was raised in North Bridgewater, Vermont, went on to become Vermont’s leading naturalist in the mid 19th century. To learn more about Zadock Thompson and this upcoming program on him, click the “View” button.

Professor Ezra Shales will explain a way of viewing and interpreting both intentional and unintentional art and share how a single object can be a revealing time capsule.

As part of its on-going “Remember When” series, the Woodstock History Center will host a slideshow that features historic photographs of a few of the many unforgettable people and places from the greater Woodstock area.

PROGRAM POSTPONED: PART FOUR OF A FOUR-PART LECTURE SERIES

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Learn more about the forces that led to the modernization of working class homes in the 20th century in the program by Professor Thomas Hubka (well-known author of Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn).

PART THREE OF A FOUR-PART LECTURE SERIES

Pulitzer-prize winning author Joseph J. Ellis will discuss the contradictions between the ideals espoused in the Declaration of Independence and the reality of two of its failures.

PART TWO OF A FOUR-PART LECTURE SERIES

Ira Allen was the enigmatic younger brother of Ethan Allen. Like his older brother, he had a profound impact on Vermont’s early history, which is the subject of historian Kevin Graffagnino’s program entitled “Ira Allen and the Green Mountain Frontier.” Click “View Event” to learn more!

PART ONE OF A FOUR-PART LECTURE SERIES

In April, the Norman Williams Public Library and the Woodstock History Center will co-host a four-part history lecture series. The first program in this series will feature a lecture by Professor Ron Miller entitled “A New Nation, Conceived in Liberty.”

This informal slideshow will showcase historic images from the Woodstock History Center’s collection and provide opportunities for participants to share their stories and memories.

The program will be held in the Woodstock History Center’s Library, located at 26 Elm Street.

Admission: Free. All are welcome!

Program is filled!

Professor Robert Goodby will present a slide lecture on early Native American canoes and what they reveal about the Indigenous People and early European settlers and traders in New England who used them. Click “View Event” to learn more.

Not all Americans found themselves benefitting from the American Revolution. Many Americans who had remained loyal to the King ended up losing their homes and suffering incredible alienation because of their beliefs.

Join us for an informal gathering to share conversation, stories, and memories while looking at historic photos. Refreshments served. All are welcome.

Join us for a holiday ornament workshop.

Join us for a chance to share stories over cider and doughnuts.

Join us for our 10th Annual Old-Time Fair. As with past years, offerings will include a magic show, food, games, crafts, and an incredible token-exchange prize table. Once again, admission, games, and food are all just a quarter each.

Do you own an antique sampler or embroidery made before 1900? If yes, please share your piece of history with us.

The Woodstock History Center will kick off the 2025 museum season with two new exhibits -That’s a Good Question and a Sampler Driving Tour. Past exhibits, including The Wonder Room, Hindsight 20/20, and A Child’s Life, will also be open to the public.

Come celebrate the bicentennial of this visit at the Woodstock History Center with a Lafayette re-enactor, crafts, historically-inspired treats, a self-guided walking tour that traces Lafayette’s visit to Woodstock, and more.

While the United States Constitution is small in size, it is large enough to support our most dramatic disagreements. Beginning with the clash between slave states and free states, we have staged all of our controversies on the Articles and Amendments. Even during the Civil War, the Constitution held.

Lafayette was one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Come learn about the 19-year-old French aristocrat who fought for America’s independence, and his tour nearly fifty years later that drew huge crowds.

This program will highlight how to unravel the history that can be found in cemeteries.

Join us for a fun, interactive learning experience as we play Woodstock/Vermont trivia. Low-key, non-competitive game (based on the honor system where you score your own answer sheet). Emphasis is on learning rather than on winning; however, a prize will be awarded to the top scorer.