Friday, February 25, 2011

Cavendish Semiquincentennial: First Settlers

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Below are two accounts of the first settlers in Cavendish: The first actual settlement in Cavendish was made in June, 1769, when Captain Joh...
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Friday, February 18, 2011

Cavendish Semiquincentennial: 100 Year Old Postcard from C.F.Q.

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In this year’s town report, thre is a copy of a postcard depicting what Proctorsville would look like in 100 years, postmarked February 2, 1...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Young Historians: Ivory Soap/1948

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James N. Gamble invented ivory Soap in 1879, in England. During the 1940’s, this soap was brought to the school children of Cavendish. They ...
Monday, February 14, 2011

Farr Family: Quadrille Poster

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From Linda Welch, CHS geneologist, "This "Quadrille Band" was organized by one of my FARR relatives."
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Young Historians: Valentine's Activities/1947 Timeline

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Parties at school were major events for kids in the 1940’s. During the war, sugar was saved so cookies and other treats could be made. Like...
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Scribbler II Winter 2011 (Newsletter)

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2011-An Important Year in Cavendish History Cavendish will mark two important anniversaries this year-the 150th anniversary of the start of ...
Friday, February 4, 2011

Cavendish Semiquincentennial: Governor Wentworth

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This week we take a closer look at Benning Wentworth, who played such an important role in Cavendish and Vermont history when, as Governor o...