Vermont Historical Society

Array ( [id] => 1232 [type] => document [contentType] => text/html [pagetitle] => Celebrate Mount Philo's 100th Birthday with Judy Chaves [longtitle] => Celebrate Mount Philo's 100th Birthday with Judy Chaves [description] => [alias] => celebrate-mount-philos-100th-birthday-with-judy-chaves [alias_visible] => 1 [link_attributes] => [published] => 1 [pub_date] => 0 [unpub_date] => 0 [parent] => 51 [isfolder] => 0 [introtext] => VHS author Judy Chaves will speak at the Charlotte Library about the centennial of Mt. Philo [content] => <p>Come learn the story of the amazing act of generosity that created Mount Philo State Park and started the entire Vermont State Park system. You'll discover the mountain's past and its secrets--hidden in plain sight--in this presentation given by Judy Chaves, the author of &ldquo;Secrets of Mount Philo: A guide to the history of Vermont's first state park&rdquo;. There will be historic photos and maps, chill-inducing then-and-now comparisons, turn-of-the-last-century writings, and a cast of admirable characters. Whether you're a Mount Philo "regular" or new to the park, surprises lie in store!</p> <p>This event is hosted by the Charlotte Library in Charlotte. 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[content] => <p>Celebrate the opening of the upcoming art exhibition "For the Love of Vermont" at the Vermont History Museum with fellow VHS members while listening to a Q&amp;A with collector Lyman Orton and his co-author Anita Rafael.&nbsp;</p> <p>Owner of the Vermont Country Store, Lyman has assembled this unique collection of artwork by Vermont artists that examines the landscape and people of the Green Mountain State. Along with Rafael, he authored <em>For the Love of Vermont: The Lyman Orton Collection</em>, a book that explores the artwork in the collection and how it was preserved for Vermonters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Join us for refreshments, book signing, talk and Q&amp;A with Orton and Rafael about the collection and history of Vermont art.&nbsp;</p> <p>This event will be open to members of the Vermont Historical Society and guests. 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The artwork will be displayed at the Vermont History Museum at 109 State Street in Montpelier from July 3 through the end of this year, with a special pre-opening reception for Vermont Historical Society members on June 27.&nbsp;</p> <p>This remarkable exhibition at the Pavilion Building is the first showing of works from The Orton Collection in central Vermont. Co-curated by the Vermont Historical Society, Lyman Orton, and Donnel Barnum, who is the curator of The Lyman Orton Collection, &ldquo;For the Love of Vermont&rdquo; features more than 80 works of Vermont scenes created between 1910 and 1970. Among the 50 artists in the exhibition are Luigi Lucioni, Walton Blodgett, Francis Colburn, Cecil Bell, Rockwell Kent, Emile Gruppe, Ruth Mould, Mitzi Goward, and Paul Sample. &nbsp;</p> <p>To celebrate the opening of the exhibition, admission to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier will be by donation!&nbsp;</p> [richtext] => 1 [template] => 18 [menuindex] => 233 [searchable] => 1 [cacheable] => 1 [createdby] => 14 [createdon] => 1712342032 [editedby] => 14 [editedon] => 1714762134 [deleted] => 0 [deletedon] => 0 [deletedby] => 0 [publishedon] => 1712341980 [publishedby] => 14 [menutitle] => [donthit] => 0 [privateweb] => 0 [privatemgr] => 0 [content_dispo] => 0 [hidemenu] => 0 [class_key] => modDocument [context_key] => web [content_type] => 1 [uri] => calendar/exhibition-opening-for-the-love-of-vermont [uri_override] => 1 [hide_children_in_tree] => 0 [show_in_tree] => 0 [properties] => [tv.event_category] => none [tv.event_end] => [tv.event_location] => Vermont History Museum, 109 State Street, Montpelier VT [tv.event_start] => 2024-07-03 14:33:00 [tv.event_time] => 10am-4pm [idx] => 3 [link] => ) Array ( [id] => 1235 [type] => document [contentType] => text/html [pagetitle] => Mt. Philo History Hike [longtitle] => Mt. Philo History Hike with Judy Chaves [description] => [alias] => mount-philo-judy-chaves-hike-vermont-history [alias_visible] => 1 [link_attributes] => [published] => 1 [pub_date] => 0 [unpub_date] => 0 [parent] => 51 [isfolder] => 0 [introtext] => Come celebrate 100 years of Vermont State Parks at Vermont's first state park, Mt. Philo! Judy Chaves will lead a two hour hike up to the summit area and will share historic photos, maps and writings about Mount Philo. Get the insiders story of the "Secret History of Mount Philo!" [content] => <p>Come celebrate 100 years of Vermont State Parks at Vermont's very first state park, Mt. Philo! Author Judy Chaves will lead a two hour hike up to the summit area, mainly via the paved road. There will be stops at sites along the way, where Judy will share historic photos, maps and writings about Mount Philo. Get the insiders story of the "Secret History of Mount Philo!"</p> <p>This event will start at 9:30pm in the northern end of the lower parker lot. Please arrive 10 minutes early, so the event can start on time. The hike will finish at the summit area, after which attendees will have the opportunity to stay and enjoy the summit, or return to the parking lot via the House Rock Trail or Road.</p> <p>The hike is not appropriate for children younger than 10 years old, and no dogs are allowed. The hike will commence whatever the weather, unless it is storming or a downpour. Please dress appropriately for the weather, keeping in mind that it is typically 5 degrees cooler at the summit than base. Please bring water and whatever snacks you might need.</p> <p>Judy will have copies of her book <a href="secrets-of-mount-philo"><em>Secrets of Mount Philo </em></a>available for anyone interested in buying it at the end of the hike. She will be also autographing copies that attendees bring or buy if they want. Price is $21.15; cash or checks accepted.&nbsp;</p> <p>The event is free, but <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mt-philo-history-hike-tickets-923223705957">registration is required</a>.<br />&nbsp;</p> [richtext] => 1 [template] => 18 [menuindex] => 241 [searchable] => 1 [cacheable] => 1 [createdby] => 14 [createdon] => 1718134369 [editedby] => 14 [editedon] => 1718134604 [deleted] => 0 [deletedon] => 0 [deletedby] => 0 [publishedon] => 1718134320 [publishedby] => 14 [menutitle] => Mt. Philo History Hike [donthit] => 0 [privateweb] => 0 [privatemgr] => 0 [content_dispo] => 0 [hidemenu] => 0 [class_key] => modDocument [context_key] => web [content_type] => 1 [uri] => calendar/mt.-philo-history-hike [uri_override] => 1 [hide_children_in_tree] => 0 [show_in_tree] => 0 [properties] => [tv.event_category] => none [tv.event_end] => [tv.event_location] => Mt. 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Details and schedule to come.&nbsp;</p> [richtext] => 1 [template] => 18 [menuindex] => 240 [searchable] => 1 [cacheable] => 1 [createdby] => 14 [createdon] => 1717863365 [editedby] => 0 [editedon] => 0 [deleted] => 0 [deletedon] => 0 [deletedby] => 0 [publishedon] => 1717863365 [publishedby] => 14 [menutitle] => [donthit] => 0 [privateweb] => 0 [privatemgr] => 0 [content_dispo] => 0 [hidemenu] => 0 [class_key] => modDocument [context_key] => web [content_type] => 1 [uri] => calendar/2024-annual-meeting [uri_override] => 1 [hide_children_in_tree] => 0 [show_in_tree] => 0 [properties] => [tv.event_category] => none [tv.event_end] => [tv.event_location] => Vermont History Center, 60 Washington Street, Barre VT [tv.event_start] => 2024-10-17 12:15:57 [tv.event_time] => 10:00AM-4:00PM [idx] => 6 [link] => )