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BENNINGTON, VERMONT – FOLIAGE and GREAT HALLOWEEN EXHIBIT – 8 OCTOBER 2026
I receive news feeds from both New Hampshire and Vermont. Based upon my searching on-line I often receive Facebook feeds of events matching my interests. Not sure how I learned of this exhibit, but so glad I did — and … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Ben Cooper Costumes, Bennington, East Dover, Hogback Mountain, Mill Store 1865, new-england, photography, travel, Vermont
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INTERNATIONAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL – 3 OCTOBER 2026 – and More
If you have attended a PICKLE FESTIVAL, in all fairness how can you not attend the INTERNATIONAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL which is even closer to home by 13 miles in downtown Keene on Main Street on the grounds of the Wyman … Continue reading
Prof. RAB’s WAGON of WONDERS presents WONDERS of WALPOLE
You may recall that on 5 October 2014, on my way to a Roycroft Road Scholar adventure in East Aurora, NY, I finally got to visit the Genesee County Village and Museum in Mumford, NY. There I discovered a “life … Continue reading
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STAR ISLAND — 30 August to 4 September 2026 -“I DID GO BACK”
And … for the fifth time. In my last post I shared with you my visits in 2024 and 2025 for the “open house” day, and encouraged you to go on September 20. I also referenced you back to the … Continue reading
“ISLAND FIX” – “STAR FOR A DAY” – SEPTEMBER 2024 and 2025
It is now 29 August 2026 – almost two years since I began writing this post. I have mentioned I am behind in many of my travel tales. This coming week I hope to tackle many of those overdue stories, … Continue reading
EXPLORING ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT — 13 AUGUST 2026
As you read this 481st published writing and sharing here the “take-away” I wish to impart is to visit St. Johnsbury, Vermont (the only St. Johnsbury in the world). In my last post I provided my trip up and back … Continue reading
To and From ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT – 12-14 August 2026
I have driven through St. Johnsbury, Vermont, several times only stopping at the visitor center in the old railroad station — it was time to finally spend some time exploring there. However on the way home from St. Johnsbury (the … Continue reading
TWO HOUR VACATION – 1 AUGUST 2026 – and THINGS TO SHARE
Is it an age thing, or an aging body thing? Yes, my trips are not as many, nor as far, and I enjoy my arm chair traveling, including rereading some of my past trips. But I felt like getting out … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Putney Diner, Putney Fort, River Road, travel, Vermont, vermont-history
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Back to the Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — 23-25 July 2026
Now, that title should have gotten your attention – yes back for my fifth stay, and Gary joined me. Previous visits included (and every one a great historical read): SEVEN YEARS “ON THE LIST” – NOW HALF DONE – 1-2 … Continue reading
