Area Events

Kids Exploration - Spring Forest Flowers

May 14, 2022            11 AM

Location:  Mountainside Center, 117 Adams Cross Rd., Marlboro, VT

We’ll take a leisurely explore in the woods of the Pool Conservation Area looking for signs of spring.  Early blooming flowers, young leaves and little critters will likely catch our eye. This activity is kid-directed and we never really know where we’ll end up!  Be sure to dress for the weather and off-trail walking. Kid’s Explorations are free to attend but donations towards the Museum’s Educational programming are accepted and appreciated.  Park at the Mountainside Center at 117 Adams Cross Rd. in Marlboro.  www.vermontmuseum.org

Nicki Steele Photo Expedition - in honor of Bill Pool

May 14, 2022           3 PM

Location:  Mountainside Center, 117 Adams Cross Rd., Marlboro, VT

Bill Pool grew up on the land that now abuts the museum’s Mountainside Center. At 50 he bought his first camera and began to document his love of nature. In his shows he would often say, “Don’t forget to look down at your feet. There is often great beauty right there.” Local Photographer Nicki Steele will lead a walk on the land that he loved. We will explore the beauty of spring and the little things under our feet and take the time to stretch our photographic limits. This walk is open to all ability levels and camera types and is not intended to be a “how to work your camera’s program” but a time to focus on the elements and artistry of a good photo, share points of view and perhaps find new ways of looking at nature.
Space is limited so please contact the Museum to pre-register. Donations will cover Ms. Steele's time and contribute to the Museum's Mountainside programming.  www.vermontmuseum.org

Windham Philharmonic Concert

May 15, 2022            7 - 8 PM

Location:  St. Mary's in the Mountains, 13 E. Main St., Wilmington, VT

Windham Philharmonic under the direction of Hugh Keelan performs "The Winds and Strings of Spring" in the Red Door Concert series. On the program are Brahms Serenade No. 2 and Bach Contrapunctus Nos. 1 and 7 arranged for chamber orchestra by Hugh Keelan.  Entry is by donation to benefit the non-profit Philharmonic!

Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

May 15, 2022            9 PM - Midnight

Location:  VT Distillers, West Marlboro, VT

We've partnered with Vermont Distillers at the Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook to host a Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party!  Watch the full moon disappear in the company of owls!  We'll bring some live animals out, lead short night hikes and keep a fire going in the Distillery's back yard.  Vermont Distillers will stay open late to keep us company and we'll provide some light snacks.

Bring along a comfy chair or blanket and dress for the weather!  Contact the Museum with questions.  www.vermontmuseum.org

Memorial Day Weekend 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Great Duck Race will return to Wilmington on May 29th, the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend! Duck ticket sales start on the bridge from 10 am,   with ducks being released at noon and winners announced after the ducks cross the finish line. All proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation and there are many local prizes to be won. Join us for this cherished local tradition on Sunday, May 29.

Also on Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, the Rotary Club of the Deerfield Valley will be hosting their bbq in front of Memorial Hall. Come have some lunch and support all the good work they do for our community.

Monday May 30 (Memorial Day), Rotary will also host the traditional Memorial Day Ceremony in Memorial Hall Ceremony from 10-11 am. Colonel Renee Bloomer will be the keynote speaker. The Womens' Auxiliary will be selling poppies as always. The quilts of valor group will make a presentation of one of their beautiful quilts.

Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display

July 2, 2022          6 - 9 PM