Wonderful helpful staff in a small comfortable town library that actively supports the children and…read morecommunity.

The day before I went to this library, I'd discovered that a nearby library left it's wi-fi up 24…read morehours a day. In a region with unbelievably poor cell reception and nearly no 4G cell service anywhere wi-fi suddenly became terrifically valuable. The library is easy to miss. It's set a little deeper into the property and it's next to a school. So the school's sign was the first one I saw. I entered the gated property and drove up to the dark building. I wondered if passers by might think I was trying to steal something. I pull out my phone and "Lo and behold" connection! I was surprised how isolating it was not to be able to call my wife or to have access to any of the information I've become accustomed to and it was equally surprising to realize my sense of relief when that ability was returned to me. It's kind of a small thing until you loose it. Then it's a big thing. So to the employees and management of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, thanks for leaving your wi-fi on, even when no one's there.

The home is immaculate, so well manicured, cared for, and lovingly maintained. Absolutely beautiful…read moreand nostalgic in a good way. The farm is a must visit. We enjoyed the sheep, chickens, bunnies. The staff was wonderful and very informative. Highly recommend a visit here.

Cool museum, I did the one hour tour and really enjoyed the history; it was engaging and…read moreeducational. There's a lot to see on the property, one could easily spend 4 hours here.

I had to cancel, 6 weeks notice, and they charge a $25 fee. Ridiculous. I can see if it's last…read moreminute, but this far out?

I agree for the most part with Finnie's review from six years ago. The history is rich and…read morewonderful and the feeling you get when being in the house where one of our founding fathers was born is downright magical. We were here two years ago and again this past week and things seemed different ... while there are no "trinkets", they are now selling books and coffee cups The staff was nice but honestly, there were a couple of folks who worked there that were just unfriendly and seemed very moody. That didn't match my first experience which was warm and welcoming - we almost felt as though we were bothering one gal in particular if we stopped to ask her a question and I was scolded for refilling half and half at the coffee area (I went into the main fridge to grab the creamer to refill it and thought I was being helpful but apparently not). Also for the price, we were hoping for more than continental breakfasts and if meals were not provided, perhaps access to the microwave at the very leas. I haven't eaten so many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for years! One other aspect that was a bit off-putting was before the start of a meeting, we were asked to be careful and not park on the newly-renovated marble sidewalks that cost "$20,000.00 to make" on the first night and the night before we left, cost "$25,000.00." The sidewalks are lovely, but when the house there are leaflets all around stating the house is run "purely on donations," it just gave us pause. Again - the history and nostalgia of the Wilson House is unmatched so all in all, I'm most certain we will return in the future!

Oodles of Colonial history here, plus (best of all) a Spartan/charming New England graveyard next…read moreto the old Congregationalist meeting house Please be sure to leave a donation to help preserve both the early Georgian edifice and the beautifully preserved grounds for posterity.

Old time New England religion…read more You can almost picture the congregation singing hymns and fuguing tunes by the likes of Billings. Old meeting house from the late 18th century with many original elements preserved. Very interesting and its spare decoration makes for some neat structural photography. Helpful volunteer was staffing during my visit. Free, but please give them a donation - they have much more work to do. Nice old churchyard to visit as well.

Located in Sunderland (between Bennington and Manchester), the Chiselville Covered Bridge is one of…read morethe more attractive bridges... originally built in 1870 but rebuilt, or perhaps, reinforced in 1973. There's a sign at the top, which states: "One Dollar Fine for Driving Faster Than a Walk on This Bridge." Seems fair, lol. I love how most covered bridges always have a river or brook underneath, and everything but everything is so lush and green (at least in summer months when we were visiting). INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS. I so love Vermont.

How cool- Love this little gem of a bridge. Bonus-it was right at the foot of the driveway of the…read moreair bnb we were staying at! $1 fine if you drive too fast-hehehehe.

In the early 1830s, skilled masons from Scotland came to Chester, VT to work on a large factory…read morebuilding, which is now no longer standing. In 1834, a doctor hired two of the masons to build his house in what is described as "snecked ashlar" construction, in which plates of stone are affixed to a rubblestone wall. It was followed by a series of other buildings, most of which were also residences, although there was also a church and school also built of stone. This type of construction is apparently rare in the United States, but it is found on about 50 surviving buildings in Vermont. The highest concentration of them is on the north side of Chester Depot village along Vermont Route 103, and is known as the Stone Village. The district buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and by the way, these stone structures are still inhabited to this day, which speaks to the amazing quality of construction, design and workmanship !!

Here's a fun review for one very cool spot to catch up with the world of literature and WiFi…read more I needed (!!!) some access to publish an obituary for one of the members of the church where I work. Where is one to find access to this kind of distracting technology in the hills of, specifically, Weston, VT? The nearest open Library - in Londonderry, of course. The library was open, and the staff wonderfully helpful! The had a good supply of books, an even better supply of amazing history, and best of all, a strong and free WiFi! I published my article, and since it was raining (POURING!) when I wanted to leave, stayed to chat with the man minding the building. He was great to talk with, and offered some warm and welcoming insights to the library and area. We talked about a lot, including the Weston Priory where I was headed. If you need a quiet spot to get a good book, or just to get some things done, check out this gem.

Only about 5 miles up the Rock River from the Dummerston Covered Bridge…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/dummerston-covered-bridge-dummerston?hrid=Kg44A34bxHOkM6Vf8sTv0Q but Dover Road is a bit windy. I would not suggest this in in a Class A motorhome for sure. The bridge was built in the 1870s by an unknown builder and it went through extensive reconstruction and updates in 2010. The nearby marker reads, "The reconstructed bridge standing today differs only slightly from what engineers and historians believe was the original truss design... the lattice planks of the trusses are identical in dimension to those used in the original design, fifteen-feet by ten-and-three-quarter-inches by three-inches." The second nearby marker points out that "... [the bridge] is on a busy Class II road used by heavy emergency vehicles and school buses, and no convenient alternative routs are located nearby." The bridge carries Dover Road across the Rock River and has a length of 118 feet. It is a single lane bridge and has a clearance of 11 feet. Yes, my van fit easily. However there is no parking on either side of the bridge. I was able to pull slightly off the road to take pictures and no other traffic came by during that time. [Review 18448 overall - 48 in Vermont - 1970 of 2022.]