The celebration of Black History Month originated with the vision of Carter G. Woodson, known as “the father of Black History.” A little more than a decade later, in 1926, Woodson initiated “Negro...
History From Farther North #8: Civil Twilight
The phrase “civil twilight” is a scientific designation, referring to the period after sunset or before sunrise, ending or beginning when the sun is about six degrees below the horizon. Join Dr....
History From Farther North #7: George Washington Henderson, Phi Beta Kappa, and the Green Mountain State
Three years ago, after Saturday Night Live lampooned the state of Vermont as a “Caucasian paradise—an agrarian community where everyone can live in harmony because every single person is white”—...
History From Farther North #6: Capturing Twilight
A year ago, the Vermont General Assembly designated Sept. 23, 2020 as Alexander Twilight Day, marking the 225th anniversary of the birth of this African American trailblazer. The observance included...
History From Farther North #5: Christmastime Fairs and the Fight for Abolition in Vermont
A handstitched, Black sock-doll found hidden in the attic rafters of a home in East Burke, raised speculation about the well-worn possession. Dating back to 1851 and gifted to the Old Stone House...