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photo provided Main Street in Middlebury was snowed under in the biggest snowstorm ever recorded in Vermont, the Blizzard of 1888. In this 1888 photo the snow is still blowing, but in the distance you can just about make out the triangle where South St. and South Main split. The sign on the right saying ‘China Hall’ was at the head of Mill St., going down to Frog Hollow.

Tuesday January 25, 2011

   It’s cabin fever time in Addison County and the Cabin Fever Stories series is just what the doctor ordered.  Dig out your car and plow the drive!  Head to Middlebury where, for three consecutive Saturday afternoons beginning February 5th, the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Ilsley Public Library and the Vermont Folklife Center we will be sharing with you the special way we as Vermonters express ourselves through story.  All programs are from 2-4 pm and there is no admission charge.  

    Snowbound!  will be presented on Saturday, February 5 at the Sheldon Museum.  Blizzards are as Vermont as maple syrup and milk cows, and everyone has a story of being snowbound. The Sheldon will kick off the Cabin Fever Stories series with memories of blizzards past. Jan Albers will get things rolling with a talk and photos of how Addison County fared in the Great Blizzard of 1888. Local storytellers Earl Bessette and Erwin “Red” Clark will join us with their snow tales. Bring a story of your own to share or just sit and listen.   Coffee and tea will keep you warm.

    The next program, Living Library, will take place at Ilsley Public Library on Saturday, February 12.  An eclectic collection of “live biographical books” will be on loan at the Library, covering such diverse topics as life as an FBI agent, an underwater archeologist, a bouncer, and a raw foodist.  Each “book” is a real person – local residents of different backgrounds who have volunteered to be “checked-out” for up to 30 minutes by readers for one-on-one conversations.  Join us for a cup of coffee and expand your horizon.

    On Saturday the 19th of February, the Vermont Folklife Center will be presenting Sugaring Stories an intimate afternoon exploring the time-honored Vermont tradition of maple sugaring. Beginning at 2 pm the VFC staff will lead a storytelling stage that will bring together a wide range of sugarers to talk about their lives in the sugarbush. Visitors will also have a chance to share their own stories and record remembrances about sugaring in the VFC’s recording studio (check website for advanced registration for recording times).  Tasty maple-inspired food will also be served. Whether you are a seasoned sugaring expert or simply want to know more about the process and the culture we hope you will join in the fun.

    If you have questions, please call one of the participating partners: Henry Sheldon Museum (802) 388-2117; Ilsley Public Library (802) 388-4095; Vermont Folklife Center (802) 388-4964.

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