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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Feeding the Homestead: Fanny's Garden by Tom Sharpley 11/20/2022

From the Ethan Allen Homestead:

The Ethan Allen Homestead’s head gardener, Tom Sharpley, discusses the accomplishments of Ethan’s wife, Frances (Fanny), Vermont’s first known native botanist and her collection of flowers at UVM’s Pringle Herbarium. The presentation will explore what 18th-century gardeners were growing and how they used their gardens to provide more than just food for their communities.

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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: History May Be Over, but It Is Not Complete 10/16/2022

From the Ethan Allen Homestead:

“Who determines ‘true’ history?” Former EAHM executive director Dan O’Neil explores how history is written and why some narratives are told while others are silenced.

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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Dressing the 18th-century Working Woman with Skye Makaris 09/18/2022

From the Ethan Allen Homestead:

This event is not just for the ladies! Revolutionary War buffs and artisan crafters won't want to miss this! Head of Historical Dress at the EAHM will broaden our perspective of this richly fascinating time (and maybe even teach us a little about today).

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Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Bennington Battlefield Locations Revealed with Bob Hoar 08/21/2022

From the Ethan Allen Homestead:

On August 16, 1777, the Green Mountain Boys joined American rebel forces and faced off against the professional British army near Bennington, VT. This battle was part of the larger Saratoga campaign and contributed to a major turning point in the Revolutionary War that helped lead to an American victory. But how did the American rebels near Bennington defeat the strongest and richest army in the world at the time? Former park docent and history presenter Bob Hoar explains the battle and battlefield in a visual presentation of little-known battlefield locations. What happened at these locations over two hundred years ago helped lead to America as we know it today.

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Frontier and Flowers: The Story of Frances Montresor Brush Buchanan Allen Penniman 05/27/2021

From Ethan Allen Homestead:

Learn about the life and times of Frances Montresor Brush Buchanan Allen Penniman!

This brief documentary was made by Ethan Allen Homestead Museum Staff and Volunteers.

The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is a private not-for-profit organization that does not receive any sustained governmental support, rather we rely on the support of our community to keep our doors open. Your contribution will go directly to support our programming and operations. 

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Ethan Allen: His Life and Times 05/27/2021

From Ethan Allen Homestead:

Learn about the life and times of Vermont's folk Legend Ethan Allen!

This brief documentary was made by Ethan Allen Homestead Museum Staff and Volunteers.

The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is a private not-for-profit organization that does not receive any sustained governmental support, rather we rely on the support of our community to keep our doors open. Your contribution will go directly to support our programming and operations. 

For more information: ethanallenhomestead.org

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