Museums and Historic Sites

Come see the longest wooden covered bridge in the United States. Did you know the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge is also the longest two span bridge in the world? There are other bridges that are longer, but the Cornish-Windsor bridge has […]

Immerse yourself in history and natural wonder.  Visit the mansion and grounds of Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park and experience the true beauty of Vermont. Getting There and Hours 10 am – 5 pm, Memorial Day weekend in late May […]

Billings Farm is a working dairy farm and rural historical museum.  According to its website it is considered one of the “finest outdoor history museums in the country.”  Wow. I love that you can enjoy the experience year-round. There’s something […]

See the largest collection of machine tools that shaped our nation in the Robbin & Lawrence Armory, a national historic landmark. In this building Robbins & Lawrence revolutionized the manufacturing industry that we now use today.  Learn about its beginnings, […]

Step into simpler times. Learn about a committed group of people who chose to live differently and thrived for many years: the Shakers. Be intrigued, be impressed, and maybe even inspired. Be Intrigued Shakers lived under a set of unique […]

About the Hood Museum Recently rennovated in 2019, the Hood Museum is part of Dartmouth College and houses some of the oldest and largest collections of art for any college or university, boasting 65,000 objects in their care.  The American […]

I remember loving the Fort 4 as a kid, but I think I loved it even more as an adult! How lucky are we to have a living history museum so close to the Upper Valley! I got to see […]

Activity 1 Enjoy learning about at the Shaker Historic District and learning all about this historic community.  You can read more about my experience. Activity 2 Walk the grounds and see amazing views. Check out the beautiful gardens. Activity 3 Head […]

Spend a day, morning, or afternoon learning all about local products (and of course sampling them.) See demonstrations and learn the history of machines like the lathe etc.