Life Under The Hill

Underhill Historical Society

Interviews and stories sharing what life is (or was) like in the the town of Underhill, Vermont. A little town to the west of Mount Mansfield. Hosted by the Underhill Historical Society

  1. 08/24/2025

    Interview with Pierrette Lehouiller Lyman, Maurice Lehouiller, and Lise Lehouiller Wursthorn

    Pierrette, Maurice, and Lise discuss their family’s move from Quebec to Underhill, Vermont, in May 1949. Their father, seeking better economic opportunities, moved the family to a larger farm milking 50-55 cows compared to 20 in Canada. The family recounts the challenges they faced, including language barriers and heavy farm work, as well as their school experiences, community interactions, and cultural traditions.

    Interview with Pierrette Lehouiller Lyman, Maurice Lehouiller, and Lise Lehouiller Wursthorn

  2. 08/17/2025

    Interview with Burt Rawson

    Burton Rawson shares his family’s farming history in Jericho and Underhill, going back to his great-grandfather and uncle attending medical school and his grandfather, Solon, clearing the land and building a barn in 1911. Burton was born on another farm in 1946 and moved to his current farm in 1982

    Interview with Burt Rawson

  3. 08/10/2025

    Interview with Ed Stygles

    Ed Stygles and his friend Mike share their life experiences, including Ed’s frequent moves as a child due to his father’s farming activities. Ed settled in Jericho at 21 and farmed with his wife. Ed recounts his childhood chores, the impact of modern farming practices, and the community’s changes. Ed discusses his family and his involvement in local activities, as well as Mike’s notable moose hunting achievement.

  4. 08/03/2025

    Interview with Nate Sullivan

    Nate Sullivan discusses his family’s arrival in Underhill, growing up, and farming with his family. He describes memories of neighbors, farming in the community, and changes in farming practices and technologies over the decades.

    Interview with Nate Sullivan

  5. 07/30/2025

    Interview with Steve McClellan

    Steve discusses his childhood in Underhill, his time with Michael Luck, his parents, Air Force service, and children.

    Interview with Steve McClellan

  6. 07/27/2025

    Interview with Lois Nassau

    In this interview, Lois Nassau recounts her life story, beginning with her birth in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1926. She describes her childhood, including moving to various places and experiencing a house fire. Lois discusses her education, including attending junior college and later moving to Connecticut where she met her husband, Jim. She details their life in Glastonbury, Connecticut, raising three children, and Jim’s career at Pratt & Whitney. Lois explains their decision to move to Vermont in 1978, influenced by their friends Ed and Betty Moore. Lois shares her lifelong involvement with music, including piano lessons, singing, and participating in choirs.

    Interview with Lois Nassau

  7. 07/27/2025

    Interview with Michael Luck

    Michael Luck discusses his experiences and family history in Underhill, Vermont. Born in 1947 in Burlington, Vermont, Michael shares his deep connections to Underhill through his Irish immigrant ancestors, the Leddy family, who settled there during the potato famine in the 1840s. He recounts his childhood summers spent at a camp near Maple Leaf Farm, his friendships, and his experiences growing up in the area. Luck also discusses his professional career as an anthropologist and university administrator, and his current retirement in Underhill.

  8. 07/20/2025

    Interview with Kathleen Langlais

    Kathleen Langlais was born in 1948 and adopted by the Romfrey family at age 3, growing up in Underhill Center. She shares fond memories of her childhood, including the marimba band, playing with neighborhood kids, having animals like a goat, and attending the local school. She talks about her parents running the town store, her mother’s artistic talents like painting, and various community members and activities. Kathleen reflects on her later life, marriage, moving around, and eventually returning to the area.

    Interview with Kathleen Langlais
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Interviews and stories sharing what life is (or was) like in the the town of Underhill, Vermont. A little town to the west of Mount Mansfield. Hosted by the Underhill Historical Society

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  • Creator
    Underhill Historical Society
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Underhill Historical Society
  • Show Website
    Life Under The Hill