Program: "Anne Connelly: The Blind Merchant of Burlington"
A Talk by John Thomas, Development Director, VABVI

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, 2pm, at Downtown Burlington High School
Enter at 67 Cherry St. ***** Nearby free parking at City
Parking Garage on Cherry St. ** Refreshments ** Free

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, running her own business and supporting the blind community.

Applications open for CCHS Annual Research Grants of up to $1000.
Deadline June 1. More info at http://www.cchsvt.org/research-grants.html.

Event Info

Sep 21, 2024

Sep 21, 2024, 2:30 to 4 PM

Sep 22, 2024