Welcome to the shortest month of the year!
UPCOMING EVENTS: The following Cavendish Historical Society workshops and programs are free and open to the public. The February events have been made possible by the Cavendish Community Fund. 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 beads played in the slave trade as well as some food from that region. The talk will be followed by an opportunity to make a bracelet or bookmark with modern day W. African glass 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 at 73 Depot Street, Proctorsville (former home of Crows Baker). 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.
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
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. The 5th and 6 grade students at CTES will be making the hearts on Feb. 12 and we will posting the clues on Feb. 14th.
CHS MEDICINAL GARDEN: As an outgrowth of the three talks in 2024 on herbs and their medicinal uses with Dr. Charis Boke, we are in the planning stages for a medicinal garden. Centura Churchill, Dan’s daughter, has offered the use of her property as a site for the garden. If you are wondering why we aren’t doing this at the Museum, it’s a combination of lack of space, a lot shade, and there was a major oil spill alongside and behind the building it in 2023.
Starting with Dan, the Commercial Radio and home, is where CHS stores and works on archives. Centura has continued her Dad’s tradition and so it seems a good fit to locate the garden there. It’s a home away from home.
If you can help with any of the following, please let us know by using the contact information below:
• Wood for raised beds and construction
• Plants
• Assistance with plantings
Contact Information: margocaulfield@icloud.com 802-226-7807
Donations for CHS can be sent to CHS, PO Box 472, Cavendish, VT 05142. Checks should be payable to the Cavendish Historical Society.
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