Vermont and the Total Eclipse of 1932
Location: Danville
Tag(s): Education
Historical Category: Local History
Video Date: 4/05/24
On April 8th, 2024, Vermont will be in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse, the first time since 1932! In this latest installment of This Place in History,
Vermont Historical Society Executive Director Steve Perkins, ABC 22 & Fox 44 Anchor Mike Hoey, and Sky tracker meteorologist Haley Bouley head over to Danville to talk about how Vermonters reacted to the eclipse nearly a century ago.
- Watch our collections video about the 1932 Viz Eclipse Glasses
- Watch "Remembering Vermont’s 1932 total solar eclipse" on WCAX
- Watch "'Texture of a time and place:' Recalling the 1932 eclipse
This Place in History is produced in partnership by Local 22 & Local 44 (www.mychamplainvalley.com) and the Vermont Historical Society.
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