CHITTENDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Organized in Burlington, Vermont in 1965   

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CCHS Calendar of Events

THE CHITTENDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY  SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR 2010 RESEARCH GRANTS  AND NOMINATIONS FOR 2010 PRESERVATION AWARDS  DEADLINE  IS MAY 18, 2010 Follow this link for more information.

May 19, 2010 Program, 7-9pm                  Hinesburg's Lincoln Hill 1790 - 1890 Elise Guyette will be speaking about the history of the settlement of Lincoln Hill in Hinesburg. Many African American farmers settled there in the 1790s and had long and illustrious lives in Vermont. This is an illustrated talk with questions to follow. Dr. Guyette will also be selling and signing her new book, "Discovering Black Vermont: African American Farmers in Hinesburg, 1790-1890." The program takes place at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg. Free to CCHS members and open to the public [CVU is asking for a $10 donation from non-members].  Register via access@cvuhs.org or call 802-482-7194