Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

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This year’s walking tour & reception will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, August 24th, and will feature Windsor’s Churches.

Logistics:

Two tours:

1. Tour Departure Times

1. 2:00PM

2. 2:30PM

1. The Walk

1. Starting Point:  St. Francis

2. Map Of Route

3. Ending Point:  St. Paul’s Episcopal or (if attending reception) on the State St. Green or Welcome Center (weather dependent).

2. Admission

1. By donation (suggested $20 if attending reception).

2. Registration Link

3. Same day registration & walk-ins welcome!

3. Other

1. Please wear comfortable shoes, and be cognizant of the weather.

2. Please be advised that the final leg of the tour includes a walk with incline (Main St. to St. Paul’s Episcopal on State St.)

3. The reception will include light fare and drinks.

4. Questions?  Email wvha1777@gmail.com or contact Mike Welker at 717-514-5798.

This time will be dedicated to preparing for our 8/24 Walking Tour Event.

This time will be dedicated to preparing for our 8/24 Walking Tour Event.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Dr. Bill Ballantyne and Donna Sweaney will present a talk on researching historic houses based on their nearly three decades in the Simeon Ide house at 20 Main Street. They will describe how and what they learned about the Ide house at the talk, when they will also formally donate the documents, artifacts, and photographs related to the house to Windsor VT Historical Association.

“Researching the History of Your Home” will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Windsor Welcome Center.  There is no charge for the event, and light refreshments will be provided.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Third time's a charm: WVHA Annual Wine Walk Rebrand!  Our 3rd annual walk on August 26th will be exploring the evolution of food suppliers in Windsor, from merchants and general stores to grocers and supermarkets:  Where We Bought Our Food:  A Tour of Windsor’s Grocery Stores.

New for this year, we've upgraded the tour to Walking through Windsor’s History with an optional post-walk wine reception featuring exhibits at the Welcome Center.  We are offering 4 time slots for the walking portion, and we ask that you please register in advance for the event using this form.  Reception & exhibits will commence at 2:30PM and are open to all.  Attendance is by donation (suggested $20 if attending the wine reception) which can be made prior to, or on the date of the event.

Seeking Items for use in “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit

As part of our August 26th event, we’re seeking photographs and objects related to Windsor’s groceries for use in our “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit.  For additional background on what we’re looking for, please link to the Tour & Exhibit Summary, or contact us at  wvha1777@gmail.com.

Seeking Items for use in “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit

As part of our August 26th event, we’re seeking photographs and objects related to Windsor’s groceries for use in our “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit.  For additional background on what we’re looking for, please link to the Tour & Exhibit Summary, or contact us at  wvha1777@gmail.com.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.

Seeking Items for use in “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit

As part of our August 26th event, we’re seeking photographs and objects related to Windsor’s groceries for use in our “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit.  For additional background on what we’re looking for, please link to the Tour & Exhibit Summary, or contact us at  wvha1777@gmail.com.

Seeking Items for use in “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit

As part of our August 26th event, we’re seeking photographs and objects related to Windsor’s groceries for use in our “Where We Bought Our Food” Exhibit.  For additional background on what we’re looking for, please link to the Tour & Exhibit Summary, or contact us at  wvha1777@gmail.com.

Now that the shelving project in the WVHA room at the town offices is nearly complete, members of the WVHA board have been gathering each month on either Saturday morning or Wednesday evening to house collections in safe storage and inventory them.

All sorts of tasks need doing—removing pictures from frames, sleeving photographs, inventorying old newspapers, and boxing and inventorying other collections. No experience is necessary, and we can use all the help we can get.

We invite anyone who is interested to help regardless of whether you can spend a few minutes with us or participate on an ongoing basis as a member. Contact us at wvha1777@gmail.com if you’d like to know more.