by Ryan Newswanger | May 28, 2019 | Episodes
Herbs and Remedies It can seem like every town in Vermont once had a pharmacist brewing their own special blend of medicine. Some of these cures were derived from herbal folk remedies. Others were created from a lot of alcohol, some food coloring, and a pinch of...
by Ryan Newswanger | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Back to the Power of the Press episode. There’s a photo in the Vermont Historical Society that shows a press conference right after Madeleine Kunin was elected governor.Kunin was one of the first female governors in the country. Shelly Allen: You can tell by the look...
by Ryan Newswanger | Mar 13, 2019 | Episodes
A massive wooden printing press made in the mid-17th century has a place of pride in the Vermont History Museum, and not just because it’s old. It represents both the history of written law in the state, and the crucial role that journalism – the press – plays in a...
by Ryan Newswanger | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Back to the Built to Last episode. [Sounds of walking on road]Danny Sagan: And this is one of the best buildings up here. I’d say this is one of the best buildings in Vermont. It could very well be one of the best buildings in New England.We’re tromping around...
by Ryan Newswanger | Jan 29, 2019 | Episodes
Plenty of Vermont’s historic buildings are exactly the traditional homes, churches, and meeting houses commonly associated with small New England towns. But as the state changed in the 20th century, its architecture did too. Now experts are looking more closely at...
