Monkton Museum and Historical Society
Collecting, preserving, and displaying Monkton’s heritage
Challenge! Where was this photo taken? When? Full disclosure: we don’t know. The photo is in our archives unlabeled but we are sure the wisdom of the crowd will help us. Once you think you know the location add your idea to the comment section. Of course, please respect private property and don’t walk on…
We have just created a new FaceBook group page called Monkton Museum and Historical Society! If you are on FB you can find us by searching our name in Groups, or use this link. You’ll be asked to answer a simple question when you join, a step necessary because of the huge number of scammers…
We’ve recently met with a neighbor in Bristol who was willing to help us identify a stack of photos left behind by a Monkton resident who passed away. His memory was amazing and we were able to gather many details that would have been lost to history. Chances are good you’ve got a stack of photos like…
The Addison County Independent published an article on Thursday, October 19, 2023 highlighting to work of Monkton Museum and Historical Society members Candace Polzella, Lauren Parren, and Cindy Walcott on creating the Monkton Ridge and East Monkton history tours.
Three of our MMHS members (Lauren Parren, Candace Polzella, Cindy Walcott) presented their two-year journey into exploring Monkton’s Past at our October monthly meeting. They described their work on three projects: the Monkton Ridge Walking Tour, Cataloging the MMHS collection, and the publication of the East Monkton History book. This presentation was about the work…
A History of its Land and People Save the date! August 20th in the afternoon at the East Monkton Church on Church Road in Monkton. Join us for the launch of the new booklet East Monkton, Vermont: A History of Its Land and People. Festivities include: The print copy of the booklet will be available for…
Historian and Past President of Monkton Museum and Historical Society Monkton Museum and Historical Society (MM&HS) would like to thank Gill Coates, past president, long-time Board member and artifact conservator, as he leaves the MM&HS Board. We are grateful for all the great historical work he has done for the Society, and for Vermont. We…
The Monkton Museum and Historical Society participated in this year’s Trunk or Treat at the Town Hall. Our trunk was decorated with a historical theme and we got to be a presence in the community. Many kids had a great time dressing up and there was a lot of trick or treat bags filled with…
The Monkton Museum and Historical Society was featured in local WCAX’s 3 minute wrap with Melissa Crowley. She interviewed our President about our efforts to have a museum in a preserved 1859 Town Hall. It was a great highlight of our efforts. See the report and video at wcax.com/2022/10/27/old-town-hall-monkton-get-new-mission/
Have you ever thought about exploring our own state of Vermont more? The staycation theme of the past two years supports this instate awareness. If you have this dream, or want to be inspired, join us for our monthly meeting on July 18th at 7:00 in the Monkton Town Hall Community Room. Linda Barnard will…