Brattleboro Historical Society

Brattleboro, Vermont

History, Historical Society

Brattleboro is a river town rich in history. It was the site of the first permanent English settlement in Vermont, Fort Dummer, in 1724. The town was chartered in 1753. It has been a printing town since William Fessenden began publishing books in 1805. For more than 100 years Brattleboro was the home of the world famous Estey Organ Company. Wells Fountain, pictured on the Society's logo, stands at the north end of Main Street and was designed by architect William Rutherford Mead, who grew up in Brattleboro.

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center

Brattleboro, Vermont

Art, Children's

The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents the art of our time in a way that entertains, educates, and enlightens audiences of all ages. A private, non-profit organization founded in 1972, BMAC is a non-collecting museum which produces changing exhibitions of current art. Educational programs are available for children, teachers and adult learners. The Museum Shop carries wonderful items to complete a visit.

Brooks Memorial Library

Brattleboro, Vermont

Library

Guilford Historical Society

Guilford, Vermont

Historical Society