OLD TOOLS AND INDUSTRIES OF DUMMERSTON OPEN THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1 - 3 PM

The final opening of the Old tools and Industries of Dummerston exhibit will be this Sunday, March 17th from 1-3 pm at the Historical Society in Dummerston adjacent to Town Office. Dummerston's past is generously displayed in three exhibits. The first, Old Tools and Industries, features some sixty tools from augers to powder horns, ice tongs to ice saw, keg tap to hand drills. Among the industries and occupations represented are farming, logging, sugaring, carpentry, construction, quarrying, ferrying, railroading and hydropower.

Also on display is an extensive collection of Dr. Burnett material. Dr. Grace Burnett (1886-1963) was born on a farm in Dummerston and became Brattleboro's first female physician, the third in the state. In addition are some of the Society's photo and document albums in which Dummerston's past and present history is recorded and preserved.

The is your last chance to view this particular exhibit so come when you can and stay as long as you like! Donations of historical artifacts are most welcome. Old photographs can be copied and returned. If you have some to share, contact Charles Fish at cfish05346@gmail.com or 802-254-2554.

Dummerston Historical Society welcomes all visitors; one does not need to be a member to attend programs or exhibits. Programs are open to the public at no charge and building is handicapped accessible. For information, call chuck Fish at 802-254-2554 or Muriel Taylor at 802-380-7525,

May 17, 2024, 7 to 9 PM

May 18, 2024, 9 AM to 3 PM

May 18, 2024, 10 AM to 12 PM