TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Spring 2019

196 Main Street - PO Box 679 - Windsor VT 05089 - 802-674-5781 - www.americanprecision.org - @PrecisionMuseum Transforming a Museum Windsor STEAM2 This community event, annually hosted by the American Precision Museum, will Since the summer of 2017, the American offer a wider spectrum of old and new Precision Museum has made great technologies, from traditional model strides in furthering our education and engineering to hands-on demonstrations, interpretation initiatives to better meet our crafts, activities, etc. to attract a more visitors' interests and our stated mission. diverse cross section of visitors including more families, youths, and those not In 2019, the 20th anniversary of familiar with the museum or its history our Model Engineering Show, we are and collections. If you would like to rebranding, renewing, renaming, and participate as an exhibitor with a machine Fun with Spaghetti: updating this traditional event to better model or other technology or related Girls' Engineering Day, Feb. 23, 2019. reflect the needs of the museum and display, please contact us. visitor interests. “Windsor STEAM2”, Did you know in 2018... (STEAM Squared) will debut on We hope you will join us in the celebration Saturday, August 24 at the Windsor of the history of the evolution of machine • 4,631 people visited the Recreation Center and APM. tools, machine models, new technology museum and the spirit of innovation and creativity • 297 people attended our Windsor STEAM2 will highlight our that continues to inspire our modern Model Engineering Show focus on the evolution of machine society. These are key concepts in our tools in manufacturing, and Science education and interpretive mission at the and Maker Space Technology Engineering Arts & Math. The American Precision Museum. • 45 special tours and events "M-squared" represents manufacturing. • 29 new donors • 23 new members • 3 new corporate members • 400 summer camp visitors • 20 school visits • Total program attendance reached 800

In this edition... Programs and News Exhibits and Events Honor Roll of Donors Corporate Members

Robo-Rattlers of Rutland at the 19th Annual Model Engineering Show.

Ingenuity in Manufacturing Technology—Past, Present, and Future New Museum Entrance

The American Precision Museum has completed a project to replace our museum entrance doors - made possible in part, by a grant of $11,031 from the Vermont Arts Council Cultural Facilities Program and the State of Vermont.

This grant supported the installation of handicapped-accessible entry doors in our historic 1846 Robbins and Lawrence Armory, a National Historic Landmark, and a signature building in Windsor County.

The new doors are an integral feature of the building facade and were designed to be very similar to the originals, while making the building safer and accessible. The Preservation Trust of Vermont holds a preservation easement on the building facade and advised and approved the design as well.

The Vermont Arts Council is committed to building a Vermont where art, culture, and creativity are at the heart of our communities. Engagement with the arts transforms individual lives, connects people more deeply to each other, energizes the economy, and sustains the vibrant cultural landscape that makes Vermont a great place to live. The Council works to ensure this through intentional priorities in grantmaking and services.

APM vice-chair, Eric Gilbertson with Karen Middleman, Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council, at the Cultural Facilities Grant reception, Vermont State House, February 19, 2019. Photo: courtesy, VT Arts Council.

2 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 Message from the Chair of the Board Board of Trustees Steve Dalessio Chair Steve Dalessio This past season has been an exciting one for the museum. We saw Ann Lawless, Drewsville NH APM Executive Director for the past 15 years, retire and the appointment of Vice Chair Darlyne Franzen as Interim Executive Director. We are now in the process of Eric Gilbertson searching for a new Executive Director who will work with the staff and board in Montpelier VT guiding the museum into the future. In addition, we welcome several new board members; all come with a great deal of relevant experience and enthusiasm for APM Treasurer-Secretary Bill Lynn and its promising future. West Lebanon NH With the help of several very generous donations, the museum has started moving John Dumville Royalton VT forward with its “Transformation Plan,” with the goal of developing the museum into a place where every generation can learn about the past, present, and the future Barbara George of manufacturing. Brattleboro VT Greg Jones The first segment of the transformation plan has been completed, with the McLean VA renovation of the front lobby into a new “Learning Lab.” The Learning Lab is a reconfigurable space where children of all ages can explore activities that promote Richard Kline Cincinnati OH STEM learning. The space can accommodate additional programs and our annual summer speaker series, which explored Sustainability in Manufacturing in 2018. Martha Langill Scott Davison, our Education Director, has developed many new programs which Enfield NH will expand and enhance the museum’s dedication to STEM education. The next Lee Morris phase of the transformation plan is well underway with the renovation of the Windsor CT Innovation Station, located in the exhibit hall. We plan to install an Advanced Toni Neary Manufacturing Cell, which will demonstrate the integration of machining and Windsor CT robotics. This is one exhibit you won’t want to miss. Larry Schwartz The museum team appreciates your financial support and welcomes your Clear Spring MD suggestions. Please plan to return to the museum this season with your family and Hub Yonkers friends to discover our exciting transformation updates. Bedford NH Staff Our Mission: To capture the imaginations of young and old with the spirit of innovation, problem solving, and design, demonstrated through the dynamic John Alexander story of the machines and people which form the foundation and future of the Collections Technician manufacturing industry in America. Scott Davison Education Director Darlyne Franzen Interim Executive Director Frank Hoffman Director of Development Kathy Marsh Bookkeeper Lisa Yordy Visitor Services Manager

American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 3 Financial Information The charts below reflect Revenue and Expenses for APM’s fiscal year 2018, May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018.

EXPENSES REVENUE

$501,624 $635,935

Restoring a Bryant Grinder

Early in 2017, longtime trustee and volunteer Don Whitney completely and the cast iron painted parts were abrasive proposed restoring our Bryant precision cylindrical grinder blasted to remove the rust and paint. The process was then made in 1920. reversed and slowly came back together. In late June of 2018, the Bryant grinder was returned to the exhibit hall. Stored in APM's basement for many years, the machine was moved out in 2010. Don enlisted Don Shattuck of In addition to Don Whitney and Don Shattuck, we are Springfield, Vermont, who kindly provided space in his grateful to volunteers Steve Wright and John Hunter for their workshop and a great deal of technical help. Restoration invaluable assistance. work began in July of 2016, when the machine was stripped

4 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 Corporate Members In the 1840s, Robbins & Lawrence created a center of excellence in hand-crafted gunsmithing and precision milling, setting the stage for future manufacturing around the world. Their business model included apprenticeship, sharing of skills across firms, and investment in innovation. Our corporate members carry on these deep traditions. We thank the corporations listed below for their generous support during 2018. Interested in learning more about our corporate member program? Click the "support" bar on our homepage or contact us at 802-674-5781.

Leader ($10,000 or more) Associate ($2,500) Participant ($500)

Contributor ($1,000)

Benefactor ($5,000)

Machine Shop Participant ($250)

American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 5 Make Your APM's Gift Shop: Mark on New Items APM’s Future: for 2019 Join Over the winter, Visitor Services The Mill Brook Manager, Lisa Yordy added new Society items for young and old to the museum gift shop, and to APM's The Mill Brook Society is the legacy eCommerce site. The Leonardo da society of the American Precision Vinci “Extraordinary Machines” Museum, named after the brook that pop-up book was published runs adjacent to the museum. Mill to commemorate the 500th Brook was the source of power used anniversary of daVinci's birth. The in the Robbins & Lawrence building most significant creations of the when first constructed and is part of Renaissance genius come to life in the enduring history of the museum. this lavishly illustrated book. We're To become a member of this society, featuring a Hydraulic Robotic Arm simply notify the museum that you kit made of sturdy die-cut plywood have placed APM in your will, or for kids age 8 and up. The Magnetic have chosen another way to leave Sand Timer and Cool Plasma Ball a legacy gift for the museum. You are in stock, so stop by the shop will be recognized in our museum during your next visit to check out welcome center, and in our annual these items. Tools & Technology publication. We also carry APM t-shirts and There are many ways to make a youth shirts, made just for the little legacy gift to APM: cash, securities, ones. Our handsome APM apron is life insurance, personal property, real custom made by a local sewist - with estate, retirement plans, and rollover only 20 on hand for the season - so IRAs, or annuities. Please call the call if you are interested. We've museum at 802-674-5781 to discuss Girls' Engineering Day t-shirts based on produced a new set of notecards, the design above, were provided to all which feature artistically compelling The Mill Brook Society with a participants thanks to member of our staff. Jane Osgood and Ted Hilles. elements of several of our period machines, so get your pen out!

Girls' Engineering Day - February 23, 2019

6 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 In Memoriam - Clayton H. Washburn, Jr. Clay Washburn, a long standing volunteer and supporter of the American Precision Museum, died unexpectedly on April 12, 2019 at Lebanon Center, Genesis Eldercare where he was recovering from hip surgery. He was born December 12, 1944 in Randolph, VT, the son of Clayton Harold Washburn Sr. and Anna O. (Whitcomb) Washburn.

In 2002 when the Cone-Blanchard Corporation shut down, the number of employees had decreased from many hundreds to only 40. Trustee Suzanne Richardson (now Suzanne Richardson Daniels) realized that these men could be a valuable resource for the American Precision Museum, and she hired 12 from her own funds for six weeks. Clay Washburn was one of them.

They did meticulous and important work, most notably moving a building that had been stored in pieces in APM's attic. They lowered the lumber from an upper floor, loaded it onto a trailer, and moved it to APM's founder, Ed Battison’s place, since he had acquired the building and stored it in the attic. It wasn’t long after that job ended that Clay began volunteering with us.

Clay grew up in Bethel, VT, where he attended the Lympus One Room Schoolhouse. He graduated from Whitcomb High School in 1962 and worked for a short time at the Veneer Mill in Bethel before he started his life-long career as a machinist at Cone- Blanchard Machine Tool Company in Windsor. On January 30, 1965 he married Sue M. Stoddard, and they made their home in Hartland, then later in Windsor. Clay worked at Cone until they closed in 2002. He was the final machinist to cut a chip before they closed.

An avid hunter and fisherman, Clay enjoyed tying his own flies, loading his own bullets, and hunting. He could be found at most area gun shows and was known for his gunsmith skills. He also never passed by a yard sale without stopping. In his retirement years he volunteered here at the American Precision Museum. He enjoyed meeting visitors from across town and across the globe, and giving tours. He was a Civil War buff who loved sharing history with others. Clay was very proud to be a life member of the National Rifle Association. He is missed by all.

Paul Koch Scholarship Many young men and women have participated in our summer intern program, gaining the skills and confidence to achieve success in a variety of manufacturing and technology fields. One of those young men, a Windsor High School student named Paul Koch, faced exceptional personal challenges. He was an outstanding intern during the summer of 2017 and was considering a course of study in environmental engineering at Vermont Technical College in Randolph, Vermont. Although Paul considered himself an “average” student, he was an exceptional individual to all who knew him. In his memory, we have created the Paul Koch Scholarship in the amount of $500, for students who may need assistance and an opportunity to see and perhaps experience a future which otherwise, might seem out of reach.

Our staff and board of trustees will review each application and make an annual award to a deserving Windsor High School student at graduation each year.

Paul Koch in the Working Machine Shop. To donate to the Paul Koch Scholarship Fund, please send your check payable to APM, earmarked for the PK Scholarship Fund, to PO Box 679, Windsor, VT 05089.

American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 7 2018 Report on Giving e are grateful to our many contributors who We also recognize our volunteers who give their valuable time support the museum through memberships and and talent to APM's operations, events, the Board of Trustees, Wdonations. Each gift we receive is important. and working committees. We received 173 gifts to the Annual The gifts listed below were received between January 1, 2018 Fund and 271 members joined or renewed. If a donor is also and December 31, 2018. Your contributions come in many a member, a membership abbreviation will follow his/her forms – memberships, annual fund, special purpose gifts, gifts name: LM - Life Member; SM - Steward; PM - Patron; AM in-kind, and those made in honor of or in memory of a loved - Associate; FM - Family; and IM - Individual. Please let us one. know if we have made any errors in listing our supporters.

ANNUAL FUND The Peter D. Rebar Trust Allan and Barbara Richard A. Clyne GIFTS Alex and Debra Slocum Huffman - AM Edmond and Anne Merritt Roe Smith - IM Richard A. Johnston - AM Cooley - AM Vermont Automobile Glenn Littledale and Jere and Elena Daniell Robbins & Lawrence Lyssa Papazian Enthusiasts John Dumville - IM Society Richard and Nancy Enfield Shaker Museum ($2,500 and up) Precision Valley Pitkin - PM Thomas and Barbara Christopher and Angela Jack and Dorothy Byrne Society Evans - FM Foundation Putnam ($500-$999) Richard C. Rattenbury J. Allan Ferguson Davis Foundation Steve Dalessio - FM Larry G. Schwartz - PM William and Nancie Farley Family Charitable Thomas and Mary Louise Fosdick Foundation Dembik - SM Geoffrey Stewart - AM Richard and Sheila Darlyne and Bruce Doug and Jean Karl Gurcke - SM Franzen - PM Loudon - LM James N. Heald II - LM White - AM Ralph and Barbara James and Donna-Belle Lee and Diane Morris - LM Garvin - FM Hegman - PM The 1966 Society Mt. Roeschmore Joseph and Patricia Eric and Clara ($100-$249) Foundation Gilbertson - FM Jablonowski - FM Albert Albrecht Jane Osgood and Ted Hilles Ron Ginger Camiel and Anne Marie Richard G. Kline Mark Aldrich - IM Jonathan and Stacey Thorrez - LM Lonnie Lindsey Robert and Esther Glastris - FM Vermont Community Bill Lynn - IM Allen - FM David Hanes - IM Foundation Chris Michaud Tyra Allgrove Thomas H. Hughes - IM Bruce and Phyllis Nicholas Denis Bassett - IM Michael and Kathryn Robert and Betty Johnson Innovators Society Paul and Jesse Beber-Vanzo Protenic - PM Robert and Susan ($1,000-$2,499) Edward and Judith Kancir - FM John S. Bainbridge Jr. The Lehrer Foundation Becker - AM K K Technology Inc. Bryant Chucking Grinder William Beute - IM Verna M. Kloos - AM Charitable Foundation Edwin Battison Arthur Beutler Roger and Carolyn Lang Cone Automatic Machine Society Roger Bradford and Charles Leni - AM Co. Charitable Fnd ($250-$499) Martha Stanton Diana Levison Clark and Happy Liora Alschuler Donald Brehm - FM David S. Lindquist - AM Griffiths - LM Jay Boeri Michael and Pamela Brown John and Vivian Brown Nelson J. Lock - FM Robert Jacobs - AM Steven Campbell Christopher Costa Robert McAllister Kelson Foundation Ric Casciano Bob Forrant - SM Glenn and Barbara Meurer Anthony and Susan Morris Caudell Restoration David Hallenbeck and E. Burr Nash - AM Michael and Sally Renovation and Design Newbold - LM Marie Francesca Thomas Neilsen Gene and Judy Cesari - AM Hammond Roto-Finish Thomas O' Leary 8 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 Rudy Parhaniemi - FM Francis and Pattrawadi SPECIAL GIFTS R. L. "Larry" Wilson John H. Rohlfs - AM Kennedy - AM Richard C. Rattenbury Sheafe Satterthwaite - IM James H. H. Lampert Couch Family Foundation Allan and Karen Smith Martha Langill - IM Davis Foundation INDIVIDUAL John P. Tatlock Don and Surry The Forster Family MEMBERS Peter and Suzanne Teale Latham - IM Foundation Derek Trelstad Bill and Barbara Vermont Space Grant Benefactor Vintage Rallies Lemieux - IM Consortium ($1,000 or more) Steven L.Wenk - FM William and Sally Ann John K. Grady James G. Zambrano - IM Lermond GIFTS IN-KIND Dick and Sarah Huskey Frederick and Margaret and Family Friends Lorenzen Blood’s Catering Buck Kamphausen ($1 - $99) Perley and Donna Darlyne Franzen Lund - FM H. J. and Elaine Barth Moore Tool Company Steward Iris M. Berezin - IM Carol B. Martin - FM Third Generation Design ($500) Donald R. Bierly - FM Joseph W. Martin III - FM Tyler, Simms, & St. Sauveur Joseph Bozik H.G. Brack - IM Bruce Moseley - IM Barbara and Frederick Naef Kirk Stackhouse James and Susan Brenner IN HONOR OF Miriam and Mitchell David Noyes - FM Charles M. Nystedt Patron Brodsky Lloyd Davis John and Barbara ($250) Jeffrey Brooks Vermont Automobile T. Jack Carpenter Osborn - AM Enthusiasts Kimbal and Sandra Sarah F. Carter Willis L. Platt - FM Scott Davison Bergstrom Robert and Susan Blake and Helen Prescott Caudell Restoration, Christopher Costa Charles III - IM William and Ellen Renovation, and Design Ernest and Shelah Gaudet Rewinski - AM Avides J. Hagopian William and Kathleen Blake D. Prescott Glenn Hopkins Corley Norman Rex Lewis R. Heim William C. Martin Richard and Mary Corrigan John Rochelle - FM Robert Jacobs J. Cheston and Ann Pama Dangelo John and Georgeanne Roe Frank H. Hoffman Newbold Design Workshop Timothy and Nancy Connie Filbin and Richard and Nancy Pitkin David and Cathleen Donath Schafer - AM Dick Coram Bernard Roselli Ann Lawless Mark Elrod and Matt Sears - IM David Russell Seidler Tool Company - Lee and Diane Morris Judith Foulke - AM Alden Sherman's 100th Larry Vanice Connie Filbin and AM Birthday Westminster Tool, Inc. Dick Corum Edward Smith - IM Diana Levison Don Whitney GE Foundation Sandra-Leigh Sprecker - Jonathan Hall - FM AM IN MEMORY OF Associate Thomas Hammond - IM Jim B. Steiner - FM ($100) Richard Hoertel - FM Thomas K. Tate - IM Michele Aldrich Franklin and Betsy Donald and Carolyn Hoke Jack and Clarice Willis Mark Aldrich Bechdolt Robert and Lois Robert and Susan Winship James N. Farley James and Alice Carlson Holter - AM Alan and Beverly Farley Family Charitable Coastal Safety LLC Diane Kemble - FM Young - IM Foundation Gregory Colling Thomas Hallenbeck James and Mary David Hallenbeck and Cudlip Thank you to our donors, Marie Fancesca Dennis Daugherty Frank and Shigeo Nubu David DeGhetto members, and K K Technology, Inc. Philip DeWitt volunteers. William Bible Wenk Jerome B. Doolittle Steven L. Wenk

American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 9 Mark and Judith Bruce and Patricia Nathaniel and Helen W. Thomas Johnson Elrod Magnell Tyler Robert and Susan Silas Felton John Mahoney Paul Wardwell Kancir Mason Ferry David C. McClary Donald Weigt Albert Kandarian Gary P. Francke D. Bruce Montgomery John and Ruth Wyman John Kauer and Barbara Harold J. Frost Jeffrey and Patricia Talamo Claudia Gabriel Myers-Hayer Family Robert and Marion Barbara George Charles and Carol ($55) Knox Edward and Benita Nettleship III Howard and Mary Thomas and Nancy Goldman John and Anne Ohaus Andrews Lowry Kimo Griggs James R. Payne Philip and Mary Bell Jeff and Connie May Robert and Valerie David Peterson and Grant and Susan Benson Judy McCrory Hall Pamela Molle Allan Bensten II Richard S. Meyer Steven Heir George Petry Donald Bierly Joseph and Amy Morel Greg Holdsworth Gordon and Patricia Judy Boucher and James John and Sharon Jay Holmes Richardson Hamilton Muendel Alan and Barbara Seidler Tool Co. William and Lizabeth James and Krisha Huffman Ralph H. Shepard Bouro Pennino Richard A Johnston Gerhard and Sigrid Eric Brummer Marjory Pierce and Larry and Josette Sihler Alan and Nancy Bugbee James Pallutto Jones Ernie Smith David and Geneva David and Mary Benjamin Kaplan John Snarski Jr. Carter Pommert Tom Kearns Martin Sornborger Ronald and Jane Clark Michael Read Webster and Debra Augustus Stager III Gary Course John and Martha Robb Kohlhase Elizabeth B. Sturges Russell Craig Karl and Joan Ruger Ronald and Anita Byron Stutzman Wallace H. Day Michael and Clare Krauth Joshua Sussen-Soechting Peter DeRose Schick Cliff LaBounty Donna Sweaney and Emery DeWitt Jim and Iris Sindelar Bob and Vera Lake Bill Ballantyne Rolf Diamant and Edward E. Smith Don and Surry David and Mary Nora Mitchell T. Michael Speidel Latham Talbott Christopher and Angela Marcos Stafne Evans Steven and Arline Robert and Beth Stocking Finucane Pete Thomas James and Donna-Belle David and Patricia Garvin Toland Paul Gauffin Robert and Darlene Robert and Teresa Tregaskis Geddes Edmund and Ann Kathaleen and Charles Tremblay Giurtino Robert Vogel and Allen and LeeAnne Helena Wright Godin Jeffrey White and Tom and Jennifer Hale Jill Spencer-White Emmons and Nora Jeffrey and Maureen Hathaway Woods Jay Holmes Herbert and Wendy Yohe Can you identify this object? Charles and Louise Email us with your answers. Horsken [email protected] Robert A. Hummel 10 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 Individual Purdue University ($35) Library Rod Ada Herschel and Andrea Robert Aleksiewicz Rabitz Tony Ashby George Rogers Bailey Howe Library Scott and Lois Rossiter UVM Dean Rouleau Gail M. Barton Mark Sandedur William Beute Asher Schlusselberg Robert T. Blomberg Daniel and Debra Seitz H. G. Brack Patrick Sheary Kateri Brodeur Byron Skinner Amy Cherkosly Smithsonian Ronnie Clapp Institution Libraries Lloyd Davis John J. Sorge David Steier Young visitor at the 19th Annual Model Engineering Show Douglas and Kiyo and Family MakerSpace, August 2018. Dawson Sheldon Stokes Jay Stryker Howard De Rosa Camiel Thorrez James Tiernan Michael Dudley Jeoffrey Thorrez 19TH MODEL Rae Tober Ralph Epifanio H. R. Thorrez ENGINEERING University of Delaware, Daniel Fox E. Hub Yonkers SHOW & MAKER Todd L. Friberg Morris Library Wayne Vaughn SPACE Ronald and Phyllis Volunteers Gagne Paul Waltz SPONSORS Robert and Diane Kim White Dan Batchelder Gardner Ann C. Wing Blood’s Catering Michael Boivin Peter R. Gorst Adrian Wolverton Cota & Cota Gene Cesari Michael Harnett A. David Wunsch Distinctly Windsor/ Shirley Grainger-Inselburg Allen Hase Alan and Beverley Windsor Tom McCune Michael Helms Young Improvement Wallace Osgood Keith Hezmalhalch Corporation Emma Saucier Tom A. Hull Life Members Mascoma Savings Bank Michael P. Schaefer Dan Keebler Norwich Solar David V. Shaw Don Kovach Suzanne Richardson Technologies Colt Stewart Richard and Jane Daniels Jane Osgood and Gail Thorburn Kremer J. Douglas Graham Ted Hilles Eric Townsend John and Judith Ladd Clark Griffiths Windsor Wine & Clayton Washburn Bill Lawrence James N. Heald II Spirits Donald Whitney Larry Magee Charles Hutchins Steve Wright Robert and Alice Richard Kuba Herbert C. Yohe McGinnis Douglas Loudon David McPike Anthony Morris John Molnar Lee Morris Chris Morley Robert E. Morris Jr. You can make a donation or become Jim M. O'Connor Michael Newbold Kevin O'Connor Alfred Purcell Jr. a member at our website Gayle Ottman Frederick Roesch www.americanprecision.org. Bill Polk Margaret Rothchild Richard Powalka Jane Sherman THANK YOU! James Prentice

American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 11 The American Precision Museum on opening day, May 25, 2019.

From the Museum Guestbook

"We actually made a 2-hour drive "Engineering, History, Economy, real "Very interesting! The short intro specifically to visit this Museum. It people stories, fun shopping – all in video, the demos by students, the was very much worth it for us. We're one place! Amazing! Thank you!" vintage machines with belts that both Engineers, myself practicing used to connect to water power, the and my 13-year-old son in an "The American Precision Museum models, and modern machines.... All apprenticeship of sorts! So the exhibits was transformative when I came for there! And the history of it all, how and theme of the museum was very my first visit in 2014, when I had just the development of interchangeable relevant for us. It is extremely well laid started writing my history thesis on parts opened the door to the out with lots of examples of period the rise of Smith and Wesson. Always Industrial Revolution. It all happened equipment and machinery. The staff wonderful to come back!" here! Loved it!" is super friendly and knowledgeable. There exists a STEM workshop for "This museum is a joy to the senses "Really fascinating to see so much the children that is well stocked with for someone who enjoys making ingenuity so long ago. Especially liked lots of fun things to do and has a things with their hands. Outstanding!" the live demo, making a brass gear and lot of potential. If we were local, we goblet. Neat Museum! Amazing Gift would spend more time there with the "I very much enjoyed the experience Shop." younger kids. It's a great example of of seeing these machines which my American Heritage in manufacturing husband used during WWII. He "Was here in mid-sixties and can’t and well worth the visit if you're worked as an instructor at the MIT believe the job you’ve done! Great! interested in that." lab. He often talked about the Norton Thanks." Bombsite."

12 American Precision Museum - Annual Report 2018 Programs & Exhibits 2019 SAVE THIS Daily & Weekly Programs at the Museum SECTION

MAKER MONDAY Join us on the FIRST MONDAY of every month from June through October for makerspace fun. From simple cardboard marble mazes to K’nex machines, to building your own telegraph switch. A limited number of basic tools available. Come and experience the joy of making!

FEE: Free with admission TIME: 10:00am to Noon

TINKER TUESDAY On the SECOND TUESDAY of every month from June through October. The dictionary offers the following definitions of tinker: • tinkering play • to work in the manner of a tinker; especially: to repair, adjust, or work with something in an unskilled or experimental manner • to repair, adjust, or experiment with Bring a small item to take apart and see how it works. We will have a limited supply of objects for tinkering. FEE: Free with admission TIME: 10:00am to Noon

2019 DAILY PROGRAMS JUNIOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM Children between the ages of 8-12 accompanied by an adult may visit the museum any day and complete the Junior Apprentice booklet, filled with tasks and activities to explore the museum and its history. Those who complete the booklet will receive a badge made in our 3D printer and a certificate. Junior Apprentices are qualified to join our Saturday Young Apprentice Club. (See below). FEE: Free with admission

SPECIAL WEEKEND YOUTH PROGRAM Admission YOUNG APPRENTICE CLUB Members free Adults $8 EVERY SATURDAY from June 8 through October 26, 2019 Seniors 65+ $7 Junior Apprentices may join our Saturday Young Apprentice Club that includes a wide Students $5 variety of advanced guided activities, which may include: Kids under 6 free beginning coding, basic robotics, 3D design and printing, Family $20 and many more activities to challenge the maker mind.

Special Group Rates Young Apprentices who complete special projects may Call for details present them on August 24th during our Windsor 802-674-5781 STEAM2 event.

Hours Space is limited so please call ahead to save your space. Open daily Some programs may be subject to materials and instructor 10:00 am - 5:00 pm fees. Call for more information and dates throughout the summer. Memorial Day weekend through October. EXHIBITS Industrial Might Saturday, August 24 Machine tools served as the backbone 9:00 am - 4 pm Waterwheel and Millwork of American industry and were used Windsor STEAM2 Drawings explain how a massive to build automobiles, airplanes, and a This event highlights our focus on waterwheel in the basement of this vast selection of consumer products. the historic evolution of machine brick factory building diverted tools in manufacturing, and Science water from the Mill Brook to power Technology Engineering Arts machines using a complex systems of & Math. The ‘M-squared’ part gears, shafts, and pulleys. represents manufacturing. From traditional model engineering to hands-on demonstrations, crafts, activities etc. in robotics, new tech, 3-D printing and more. At the Windsor Recreation Center and the museum. $10 for adults. $X for kids. Members admitted FREE.

Student interns operate various machines in the Working Machine Shaping America Shop, approximately July 3 - August From the tool revolution of the 18. Call for details. 1800s to advanced manufacturing today, technical innovation has SPECIAL EVENTS shaped who we are and how we live. Saturday, June 15 Behind the Scenes Tours The Tool Revolution describes how Saturday, September 14 11am and 1pm ingenious mechanics in the 1840s Behind the Scenes Tours forged an industrial America by Reservations required, 12 per tour, $10 ea. Call or sign up on website. 11am and 1pm creating one of the best gun-making Reservations required, 12 per tour, operations in the world in Windsor. Associate Members Level and up can attend FREE with their membership. $10 ea. Call or sign up on website. Call for details. Arming the Union Saturday, September 21 This site played a critical role in 10:00 am – 5:00 pm outfitting the Union Army during the Saturday, July 20 Smithsonian Magazine Civil War. Learn how the precision Behind the Scenes Tours Museum Day tool industry served as the backbone 11am and 1pm of American industrial and military Reservations required, 12 per tour, Free admission to APM, one of hun- power. $10 ea. Call or sign up on website. dreds of participating museums across Associate Members Level and up can the country, with the Smithsonian Day pass, obtainable online or in the Shaping Consumer Culture attend FREE with their membership. Smithsonian magazine. In the years following the Civil War, Call for details. the tools of armory practice were put to work making consumer goods that Saturday, August 17 required more accuracy. Behind the Scenes Tours 11am and 1pm Reservations required, 12 per tour, $10 ea. Call or sign up on website. Active duty service men and Associate Members Level and up can women and their families are attend FREE with their membership. admitted free of charge Call for details. to the museum.