HAPPY NEW YEAR! Definitely a chilly start to the new year. Hope you are staying warm.
UPCOMING EVENTS: The following CHS workshops and programs are free and open to the public. The February events have been made possible by the Cavendish Community Fund and will be held at the Cavendish Library. In the event of inclement weather, information about cancellations and rescheduling will be available at the Cavendish VT Facebook page.
February 5 (Wednesday): In honor of Black History: The story of Cavendish’s Peter Tumbo and the history of African trade beads. Peter Tumbo, was listed in “The Abolitionist” as having died in Cavendish in 1832 at the age of 106. Since he was most likely from the Tumbo region of W. Africa, we will be including a talk on the role trade beads played in the slave trade. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to make a bracelet with modern day African beads. This event is from 6-7:30 pm at the Cavendish Library.
February 15 (Saturday): Chocolate and Valentines; The history of chocolate with Maren Muter from 10-12. Note: This workshop is for those 12 and up. Maren is a Cavendish resident and chocolatier, who has dazzled our taste buds at various events with her hot chocolate and the most delicious treats. She is the owner of That Chocolate.
April: In celebration of spring, Easter, as well as remembering the history of Mary van Schaik’s bulb business, a workshop on paper flower making and other activities.
May 24 (Saturday): Annual Memorial Day Plant Sale at the Museum.
May 30 (Friday): Memorial Day activities at Cavendish Town Elementary School
June 1 (Sunday): Museum open for the season 2-4 PM
June 21 (Saturday): Cavendish Village Ghost Walk. Meet at the Museum at 8 pm. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
Sept 14 (Sunday): Annual Phineas Gage Walk and Talk. Begins at 2 pm at the Museum.
October 12 (Sunday): Last day the Museum is open for the season.
November: Proctorsville Ghost Walk
Workshops for late spring through fall are currently in the planning stages.
ARCHIVES: With the Museum closed, this is the time of year we focus on archival work. Sunday afternoons find us pouring over photographs, old newspaper clippings, letters, journals and more. If you have archival related questions, this is a good time to call 802-226-7807 or e-mail margocaulfield@icloud.com
THANK YOU: Once again Dave Gallagher and Ana have lit up the Museum for the winter season. It’s such a bright spot during the darkest and coldest days of the year. Many thanks
2nd ANNUAL HEART ROCK HUNT: In keeping with Valentine’s Day, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will once again share their love of history this February with a “find the heart” hunt at various historical spots in the two villages of Cavendish. Clues will be in the February briefs.
Donations for CHS can be sent to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish, VT 05142. Checks should be payable to the Cavendish Historical Society.
