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The steeple on the Unitarian Universalist church at the head of Church Street in Burlington.

The Origin Of Burlington's Church Street, From Ravine Bypass To Marketplace

A simple question about the history of Burlington's Church Street yielded some interesting trivia about the city, and the commercial district that now…

An angled upstairs window, or "witch window," on a house in Wolcott, Vermont.

What's The History Of Vermont's 'Witch Windows'?

You might have seen this architectural oddity on an old Vermont farmhouse, even if you didn’t know what to call it. It’s one of those upstairs windows…

In the 1850s, a small but vibrant community grew up around a gold mining operation in the Plymouth-Bridgewater area. Called Plymouth Five Corners, it had a hotel, a school and a dance hall.

Your Vermont History Fix, From Gold Mines To Witch Windows

This month on Brave Little State, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of taking on one of your questions about Vermont, we’re taking on three…

What's It Like To Be A Migrant Worker In Vermont?

If you drink Vermont milk, or eat Vermont apples or vegetables, it's likely that you have foreign workers to thank. But do you know any?This month on…

What Can Be Done About Vermont's Aging Sewer Systems?

This month on Brave Little State, a subterranean question about wastewater treatment in Vermont.Our brave question-asker is Mike Brown, who grew up in…

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