Neighbor to Neighbor: 100 Years of Orleans County History!
Your Help is Needed —
At the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village we are dedicated to preserving the history of our community—caring for resources that exist nowhere else and telling the story of northern Vermont.
The museum first opened to the public in 1925 thanks to the efforts of neighbors who raised the funds necessary to save the building from demolition. For over 100 years the Orleans County Historical Society has been dedicated to caring for the museum’s collections and Brownington’s Historic District, and bringing the history of Orleans County to life in ways that invite exploration, spark connection, and building meaning.
In recognition of this once in a lifetime occasion, we’re asking our friends and neighbors to donate $100 to celebrate this amazing legacy, though as always, any amount is meaningful and appreciated.
Upcoming Events
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Discover the art of Basket Weaving! Join us this summer at the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village for a hands-on Adult Enrichment Class in the timeless craft of
The Vermont Gas & Steam Engine Show
The Vermont Gas & Steam Engine Show
Save the date for the Vermont Gas & Steam Engine Show and see historic engines brought to life by the Vermont Gas & Steam Engine Association. Exhibitors on site all
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
A Taste of Blacksmithing 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? This introductory adult enrichment class is the perfect place to start! In “A
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Discover the art of Basket Weaving! Join us this summer at the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village for a hands-on Adult Enrichment Class in the timeless craft of
Adult Enrichment: Rug Braiding
Adult Enrichment: Rug Braiding
Join us for an engaging 12-hour workshop and transform recycled and new wool fabric into a 1’ x 2’ oval rug, with the option of making it larger over time.
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
A Taste of Blacksmithing 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? This introductory adult enrichment class is the perfect place to start! In “A
Time Traveler’s Day Camp
Time Traveler’s Day Camp
In celebration of the 190th anniversary of the building of the Old Stone House, campers will explore both the legend and the lived reality of how the building—and the village
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Adult Enrichment: Basket Weaving Workshop
Discover the art of Basket Weaving! Join us this summer at the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village for a hands-on Adult Enrichment Class in the timeless craft of
Old Stone House Day 2026
Old Stone House Day 2026
Mark your calendar for Old Stone House Day and plan to join us for a day of history, community, and fun. More details coming soon!
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
Adult Enrichment: Blacksmithing
A Taste of Blacksmithing 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? This introductory adult enrichment class is the perfect place to start! In “A
Fall Fiber Faire 2026
Fall Fiber Faire 2026
Save the date for our Fall Fiber Faire! More details to come.
NEW Online Exhibit
Old Stone House Museum Needs Community Support (Letter to the Editor)
As seen in The Chronicle newspaper, March 25, 2026 — Dear Editor, On March 11, 2026 The Chronicle reported on the Irasburg Town meeting, noting that voters rejected the Old Stone House Museum’s appropriation request in part because “several claimed that the...
Finding The Right Home for Two School Girl Samplers
Student homework has taken many forms over the years. In the paperless classrooms of today, students learn by the light of computer monitors and tablet screens, but in the 1830s Mary and Mehitable Bennett, sisters living in St. Johnsbury, stitched their homework into...
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