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 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 EventsÂ
The Culinary Acorn | Adult Enrichment Program
The Culinary Acorn | Adult Enrichment Program
In this hands-on class we will learn to fully process acorns into a delicious user-friendly flour before creating some culinary delights to enjoy while discussing propagating this magical seed for
Spring Clean Up
Spring Clean Up
Mark your calendar for Spring Clean-Up on May 9! Help us get the museum and grounds ready for another beautiful season—details coming soon.
Opening Weekend
Opening Weekend
Join us for Opening Weekend as we kick off a new season at the Old Stone House Museum. Guided tours will run Wednesday through Sunday at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
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. More details to come.
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
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!
Fall Fiber Faire 2026
Fall Fiber Faire 2026
Save the date for our Fall Fiber Faire! More details to come.
Alexander Twilight’s Birthday Celebration
Alexander Twilight’s Birthday Celebration
Mark your calendars; more details to come!
Closing Weekend
Closing Weekend
Don’t miss your last chance to visit the Old Stone House Museum this season! Join us for the final tours of the year on Sunday, October 11.
Registration Now Open for Time Traveler’s Day Camp!
To celebrate the 190th anniversary of the Old Stone House, campers will dig into both the legend and the historical reality of how the Old Stone House — and the village around it — came to be. This year’s camp theme explores the building of the Old Stone House and the trades, skills, and community connections that made village life possible in the 1830’s.
The Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village is closed
for tours through the winter.Â
~ We will open for tours again May 2026 ~
The Grammar School is open all year for programs!
Check out our Children’s Program page for dates and detailsÂ
Staff work hard all year long and can be reached via phone or email for questions and appointments.
See Staff Directory Here
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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