Built for the centennial of President Coolidges birth, the architecture is similar to early stone structures found in the region. An introductory exhibit examines Coolidges career and changing displays feature gifts presented to him from around the world. The Wilder Barn exhibits an extensive collection of 19th century farm implements, horse-drawn vehicles and the original equipment from the Plymouth Cheese Factory. This large barn dates to 1875. Hand-hewn beams are pegged with unpainted vertical pine boards with narrow battens. A visitors center features a museum and gift shop.
Location:
U.S. 4 on VT 100A, Plymouth Vermont 05056
Telephone
802-672-3773
Other History nearby:
(Manchester) American Museum of Fly Fishing
(Ludlow) Black River Academy Museum
(Glens Falls) Chapman Historical Museum
(Enfield) Enfield Shaker Museum
(Charlestown) Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum
(Charlestown) Fort at Number Four
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03/31 Coming to The Plymouth area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
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