When Vrest Orton opened the doors of the Vermont Country Store in 1946, it was the first restored rural store in the nation. His revival of the best of yesterday for common sense use today was not based on nostalgia alone. Function played a big part. The current owners still hold to his original goal that what they sell must be useful, work and make sense. Featured are an 1872 covered bridge, an 1810 Vermont gristmill, a water wheel and artwork by sculptor John Rogers.
Location:
Rockingham Vermont
Telephone
802-463-2224
Other History nearby:
(Manchester) American Museum of Fly Fishing
(Bennington) Bennington Battle Monument
(Bennington) Bennington Museum
(Ludlow) Black River Academy Museum
(Brattleboro) Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
(Canterbury) Canterbury Shaker Village
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01/10 Coming to The Rockingham 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.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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