The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast

Brattleboro Historical Society

Since 2015, the Brattleboro Historical Society has recorded local history podcasts. For about a decade, Brattleboro Area Middle School partnered with the Society to create these weekly stories of the past.

  1. BHS e570-Hosea Beckley and Geographic Impacts on Settlement 1840's

    3d ago

    BHS e570-Hosea Beckley and Geographic Impacts on Settlement 1840's

    Hosea Beckley wrote a Vermont geography/topography/history book in the 1840's. The book has wonderful descriptions of our region and gives examples of how geography impacted early settlement in Windham County.

    7 min
  2. BHS e569-Spencer Clark and US Currency 1860's

    Jun 5

    BHS e569-Spencer Clark and US Currency 1860's

    Spencer M. Clark was born in Brattleboro. Eventually, he moved to Washington, DC and became the first Superintendent of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In 1866 he placed his own image on United States currency, a five-cent note, and had the notes circulated as legal tender. US Congress had not authorized this action and a scandal ensued. This was not Spencer M. Clark’s first scandal....

    7 min
  3. BHS e568-Nellie and Patrick McCarthy, a very capable couple

    May 28

    BHS e568-Nellie and Patrick McCarthy, a very capable couple

    Nellie and Patrick McCarthy married in St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in 1893. They were a hard-working couple and well-respected by their peers. Here's their story...

    8 min
  4. BHS e567-Hopkins, an immigrant story

    May 21

    BHS e567-Hopkins, an immigrant story

    The Hopkins family moved to Vermont in 1879. Both parents were immigrants and their thirteen children sought better lives in the Green Mountain State. Here's a bit of their story...

    7 min
  5. BHS e566-Municipal Center Project

    May 12

    BHS e566-Municipal Center Project

    After months of initial planning, the Brattleboro Historical Society Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce our latest project – bringing this town’s history out of storage and into the land of the light, with a museum. As you may know, BHS has developed exhibits and displays in numerous locations over the years and even in Montpelier at the Vermont Historical Society. This new project continues that tradition – but all in one place – Brattleboro’s own Municipal Center hallways!

    9 min
  6. BHS e565-George Aiken, Horticulturalist and Politician

    May 5

    BHS e565-George Aiken, Horticulturalist and Politician

    In 1936 George Aiken campaigned for Vermont Governor and also wrote a book entitled, " Pioneering with Fruits and Berries". Ninety years ago he was elected to office and also operated one of the largest plant nurseries in New England. This is the story...

    6 min
  7. BHS e564-Larry Robinson and Guardians of the Diamond

    Apr 28

    BHS e564-Larry Robinson and Guardians of the Diamond

    Brattleboro's Little League began in the early 1950's. Larry Robinson played during the inaugural year of the league and remained involved in the development of youth baseball for many years. Here's the story...

    7 min
  8. BHS e563-E.A. Stearns Rule Manufactory and Stanley Tools

    Apr 22

    BHS e563-E.A. Stearns Rule Manufactory and Stanley Tools

    In 1830 the E.A. Stearns & Co. Rule Manufactory began in Brattleboro. The owner would go on to become the President of Stanley Tools. Here's the story...

    9 min
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Since 2015, the Brattleboro Historical Society has recorded local history podcasts. For about a decade, Brattleboro Area Middle School partnered with the Society to create these weekly stories of the past.

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