“Vermont’s architectural heritage is important not only to understanding our past but also to the current and future economic vitality of our state,” said Governor Shumlin. “Protecting these historic buildings ensures that we honor our past as we look to the future. The efforts of this year’s grant recipients to preserve important civic and agricultural structures demonstrates their commitment to a vibrant Vermont economy.”
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Celebrating those who make it happen
Paul Bruhn and Jo Bradley celebrated for advancing Vermont’s economy
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development honored the Preservation Trust of Vermont Executive Director Paul Bruhn and Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) Chief Executive Officer Jo Bradley Wednesday for their efforts to grow Vermont’s economy. The two Vermonters received the Agency’s Vermont Economic Advancement Award during the ThinkVermont Legislative Luncheon in Montpelier. Read full story
Current Projects
North Clarendon Chapel
2019 Plans
1. Multipurpose Community Center:
Our primary goal is to turn the unused North Clarendon Chapel into a community resource and small gathering space for Clarendon and surroundings. It will also be used for Art or Historic Exhibits, small Holiday Craft Market and cultural events. Read more
2. Partnerships:
In an effort to recruit qualified volunteers we have partnered with Volunteer Match.
The VolunteerMatch team combines a love of community engagement, a passion for technology, and a commitment to building strong relationships.
Our plans are also to partner with Senior Corp to organize community resources and Signature Programs.
3. Recruiting for the North Clarendon Chapel:
- North Clarendon Chapel Working Committee
- Corpwell Foundation, Clarendon Heritage, Project Executive Assistant
- North Clarendon Chapel Project Community Organizer
- Corpwell Foundation, Local Board Member
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Parking: Parking is restricted to 15 min. All event parking will be at postoffice and library.
Support: This effort is not supported by Clarendon town taxes but by grants, private support and fundraising events.
Saturday, October 6th, 2018
On this date Project manager Peter Coppola for Clarendon Heritage will be starting to prep the front siding of the Chapel.
Wear work clothes and good shoes. Starts at 10AM ending at 12PM.
Any questions: Contact us
Historic Preservation Worshop
Historic Preservation & Community Development
July 16-17, 2018
Community development is defined as “a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.” Historic Preservation plays an important role in community development, particularly when so much of Vermont’s preservation work is focused in our downtowns and village centers.This retreat is available to volunteers who are interested in helping Clarendon Heritage strengthens their community.Registration Deadline: July 1, 2018.
- Grand Isle, Vermont
- Preservation Workshop
News – Fall 2017
- North Clarendon Chapel
North Clarendon Chapel has received a Robert Sincerbeaux Fund (RSF) Condition Assessment Grant managed by the Preservation Trust of Vermont.
RSF grants are used to hire a preservation contractor or architect to evaluate the condition of a historic building and make recommendations for its care. The consultant will prepare a report that prioritizes repairs and gives rough cost estimates so the Friends of the North Clarendon Chapel can plan fundraising strategies.
Preservation Advisor, Peter Coppola, and architect Tom Keefe from the firm ‘Keefe and Wesner’ will be conducting an assessment of the building to see if it can be restored for community activities in the future. Read more.
- Barn Census
Efforts are expanded to start a Barn Census with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and Devin A. Colman | State Architectural Historian. The Barn Census Committee had its first meeting in September. The next steps are to identify which Barn would qualify, send a letter to owners and find more volunteers to assist in conducting the Census. If you are interested in volunteering contact Clarendon Heritage. If you are the owner of a barn and wish to have your barn included in the census please contact us. A folder is also available at the Bailey Library for consultation. Read more
- Field Classroom
A first lecture about “How to Bring History Alive in Clarendon” will be given this fall at the Grange, sponsored both by the Clarendon Historical Society, Clarendon Heritage and organized by our Director of Educational Programs and Field Classroom, Charlie Harcourt. The topic will cover the importance of Preservation and approaches used to teach local history in schools and communities. (If you have subscribed to the newsletter you will receive a notice.) Read more
- Clarendon Historical Society
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Barn Preservation
News Release — Vermont Division of Historic Preservation
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 State Barn Preservation Grants. Seventeen matching grants totaling $211,369 will aid in the restoration and maintenance of significant historic agricultural buildings in ten counties around the state. Cont
Old Map of Clarendon, VT
Historic Building Grants
Historic meeting houses, churches, barns and libraries
Contact: Caitlin Corkins, Division of Historic Preservation
802-828-3047; caitlin.corkins@state.vt.us
MONTPELIER – Historic meeting houses, churches, barns, and libraries are among a list of 37 buildings across 11 Vermont counties receiving preservation grants in 2014. The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation recognized the awarded matching grants totaling $540,190 in a ceremony with Governor Peter Shumlin at the State House today.
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