Anne Connelly: the Blind Merchant of Burlington

Past event
Feb 11, 2024, 2 to 3:15 PM

The Chittenden County Historical Society presents a talk by John Thomas from the VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired: This is the fascinating story of Anne Connelly (1889-1939), who came to Vermont as a blind adult, working for VT Association for the Blind (est. 1912) as their first field teacher, introducing trained guide dogs and white canes, and running her own business to support the blind community.

Nearby free parking at City Parking Garage on Cherry St.

Free and open to the public with refreshments.

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Downtown Burlington High School, Cherry Street, Burlington, VT

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