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History
Deep In The Dell
The main avenue, commencing at the entrance, winds artistically over the more elevated ground to the valley beneath. How does this not seem like the most scenic and most desirable parcel of real estate in all of Manchester?…
Out and About
Dellwood’s Notables Come To Life
Thanks to the Manchester Historical Society and the Dorset Players, the elaborate and intriguing histories of those buried in Manchester’s Dellwood Cemetery were brought to life for an audience of nearly 200 this summer. The performance…
History
Yester House
Around New England, a 100-year-old residence is no big deal–there are thousands of buildings and houses far older. But, there is one century-old home off West Road in Manchester Village that merits a nod of recognition and a bit of a celebration. It is called Yester House and it is on the campus of the Southern Vermont Arts Center…
History
Public Servants of the Past
Being an election season and all, I thought it would be interesting to highlight a few post–American Revolution civic-minded and legislative leaders who have called Manchester home.