by Ryan Newswanger | Oct 24, 2018 | Episodes
Tales Behind the Tombstones Many of Vermont’s cemeteries date back multiple centuries. They’re filled with worn-down stones that may only offer glimpses of the personal histories of the dead. But these cemeteries still hold lessons for the people who visit them today....
by Ryan Newswanger | Aug 29, 2018 | Episodes
Mobility for the Masses Many Vermonters felt a sense of liberation during the nation’s first “bike boom” in the 1890s, when bikes became cheaper and easier to ride. Although the state’s early bike clubs were the province of elites, underrepresented groups soon...
by Ryan Newswanger | Jul 26, 2018 | Episodes
Talk about the Weather Vermonters love weather. They love bragging about it, complaining about it, hiding inside from it, and playing outside in it. It’s a topic of conversation across the state. One expert believes that’s due to Vermont’s constantly changing...
by Ryan Newswanger | Jun 20, 2018 | Episodes
More than Books We still need libraries. But what is their role in the age of the internet? And why, in a state with so many beautiful libraries, is it such a challenge to keep them going? Download the Episode Subscribe to the Show This Episode’s Featured...
by Ryan Newswanger | May 16, 2018 | Episodes
Knitters, Weavers and “Women’s Work” Vermont today has no shortage of knitters, crocheters, rug hookers, silkers, sewers and felters. Some are avid hobbyists, and some make a living from their craft. But all are part of a long history of fiber arts in Vermont....
by Ryan Newswanger | Apr 10, 2018 | Episodes
The Land of Gin and Whiskey Among its many myths and images, Vermont is now considered a place to get excellent alcohol. Today’s visitors may not know that we used to be one of the driest states in the nation, or that prohibition lasted longer in Vermont than most...
