All meetings are at the Swanton Historical Society R.R. Depot Museum located at 58 South River Street.

NOTE: Trustee Meetings are at 4:30 PM; Regular Meetings & Programs at 7:00, unless otherwise indicated. This schedule is subject to change. Call
(802) 868-3892 to confirm.

Prior and Future Programs, Speakers and Events
including December 2009- June 2010

Open to the public - Free.

Monday, November 27, 7:00 p.m.
Peter Mallett, is a long-time resident of Georgia, President of the Georgia Historical Society, collector of local bottles, author of Cemeteries of Georgia, The Dutcher Drug Dynasty of Saint Albans, and The Vital Records of Georgia. At our meeting, Peter will talk about his latest book, Smith’s Green Mountain Renovator and the St. Albans Remedy Company. The Renovator was a locally-concocted potion and cure-all which was produced and peddled in the St. Albans area for many years, starting in the 1870's. What did it contain, and what ailments did it cure? How much was sold, and at what price? How did it taste? We’ll find out when Peter answers these and other questions. To accompany his talk, Peter hopes to bring along Renovator artifacts which he has collected, including bottles and advertising materials.

Monday, June 22, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Strawberries and ice cream social will be held along with the annual meeting and election of officers and trustees.

Monday, October 26, 2009, 7:00 p.m.      "The Sound of Falling Water: A History of Water Use & Industry at Swanton Falls" with slides, video , and a discussion.  This Program was created by Jackson Evans, a recent graduate of the UVM Historic Preservation Program, as part of a Community Preservation Project to nominate the Swanton Dam (Circa 1790) to the State Register of Historic Places.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009: 5:30 p.m.
Annual Pot-Luck Christmas Dinner. The pot-luck dinner will be held at the Methodist Church on Grand Avenue in Swanton (to the right of the Post Office.) Please bring a dish to share (salad, vegetable, dessert) or bring $5.00 donation. Turkey, dressing, drinks, and rolls will be provided. We will offer live entertainment and a silent auction.  This has always been a successful event, so save the date. For more info, call Ron Kilburn at 868-3325 or 868-3892.

Thursday, January 28, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at the Swanton Municipal Complex, 120 First Street: 40th anniversary of the Swanton Fire.
Come join us as we recall the terrible night and morning of January 28 & 29, 1970 when most of Swanton’s business district was destroyed by a wind-swept fire. Hear first-hand accounts of firefighters, spectators and business owners who joined together in their efforts to control the fire. FREE; public invited; refreshments. For more info: call Ron at 868-3325 or 868-3892. 

Monday, February 26, 7:00 p.m.
An old-fashion winter slide show will be presented using Swanton photographs of winter activities of days gone by. Come and see the old photographs retrieved from the Society’s archives. We would love to hear your stories about past winters and share any old photographs you may have.

Monday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.
Carl Johnson, local historian and speaker, and semi-retired, longtime resident of St. Albans City will talk about the War of 1812 from a Vermonter’s perspective. Mr. Johnson enjoys reading and researching military history, and this should prove to be a very informative program.

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MEETING LOCATION: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be at the restored railroad depot on 58 South River Street, Swanton. PUBLIC IS WELCOME. FREE. HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.

MUSEUM HOURS: The Railroad Depot & Transportation Museum is closed for winter and will reopen in the spring of 2010.  You may always call 868-5436 to leave a message or inquiry. 

For more information about events or about the Museum, please contact us by mail at PO Box 235, Swanton, or telephone (868-5436) or by e-mail at swantonhistoricalsociety.org website. Membership information available on website or by calling. Annual dues are $10 for individual or $20 for family.  Lifetime memberships are available for $200.

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NOW AVAILABLE:

The Barney History Book (published in 1882) has recently been copied and now is for sale at the Railroad Depot and the Swanton Library. Price is $35.00 plus $3 shipping and handling. For more information, please call Polly Pare at 868-3841.