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How We Got Here July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009 How we got here The Society The Vermont Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that operates the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier, the Howard and Alba Leahy Library in Barre; publishes books of historic interest; and offers programming throughout the state. Established in 1838, its purpose is to reach a broad audience through outstanding collections and statewide outreach. The Vermont Historical Society believes that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities. 20092009 AnnualAnnual ReportReport Photograph fromPhotograph the collections of Historical Society Vermont Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington Street Barre, Vermont 05641 Prepared for the Annual Meeting Vermont Historical Society (802) 479-8500 of the Vermont Historical Society 60 Washington Street October 17, 2009 Barre, Vermont 05641 www.vermonthistory.org (802) 479-8500 2009 Volunteers Vermont Historical Society Vermont Historical Society Trustees Vermont Historical Society Staff Mark Hudson, Executive Director Officers President: Sarah L. Dopp, South Burlington, Vermont Museum First Vice President: Laura Warren, Richmond, Vermont Jacqueline Calder, Curator Second Vice President: J. Brooks Buxton, Jericho, Vermont Mary Labate Rogstad, Registrar Treasurer: H. Nicholas Muller, Essex, New York Library Elected Trustees Paul Carnahan, Librarian Thank Dawn K. Andrews, Morrisville, Vermont Marjorie Strong, Assistant Librarian S. Crocker Bennett, II, Hinesburg, Vermont Claire Gilbertson, Library Assistant you!We give profuse thanks to our volunteers who donate their time, talents, Marilyn S. Blackwell, East Montpelier, Vermont Bernadette Harrington, Library Assistant Frank Bryan, Starksboro, Vermont and energy on behalf of the Vermont Historical Society. Your dedication Randolph D. Brock, Swanton, Vermont Education means more than lending a helping hand to the staff, our projects and our Mary Ann Chaffee, Essex Junction, Vermont Tess Taylor, Director of Education & Public Programming programs. It means that because of you, we have the impact and the Victoria Hughes, K-12 Education Programs Manager Dennis J. Devereux, Belmont, Vermont outreach of a much larger organization. We couldn’t do it without you! Stephen J. Green, Berlin, Vermont Lisa Evans, League of Local Historical Societies Manager Robert Guarino, Bennington, Vermont Geraldine Brown, Museum Programs Manager Peggy Ainsworth Walter Cooley Julie Hudson Ralph Peterson Suzanne Kaiser, Dorset, Vermont Polly Bentley, Museum Assistant Richard J. Marek, Newfane, Vermont Lucille Aja Eileen Corcoran Margaret Hutchins Rudolph Polli Development and Public Relations Ann Allbee Amy Cunningham William Jenney Fred Pond Robert A. Mello, Hinesburg, Vermont Jane Campbell, Director of Development Peter Anthony Martha Davenport George Johnson Nancy Purchase Barbara Mieder, Williston, Vermont Diane Campbell, Development Assistant Sally Ogden, Peru, Vermont Julie Nelson, Marketing & Community Relations Coordinator Bernice Arnold Joanne Davis Diane Kemble Grant Reynolds Fletcher Proctor, Putney, Vermont Nina Bacon William Doyle Ronald Krauth Geoffrey Roberts The Hon. Thomas P. Salmon, Rockingham, Vermont Finance & Facilities Mimi Baird James Duggan Anita Krauth Anita Rogers Victor Swenson, Johnson, Vermont Kelly Carbo, Director of Finance and Operations Charles Ballantyne John Dumville Steven Kung Syver Rogstad Lola Van Wagenen, Ph.D., Charlotte, Vermont Rilla Brown, Financial and Administrative Assistant Hedi Ballantyne Art Edelstein Frank Lackey Louise Roomet Todd Marshall, Facilities Manager Christopher S. Wren, Fairlee, Vermont Ernest Bancroft Anita Ellero Jen Linck Nelda Rossi Past President Publications William Barry Ruth Finn William Lizotte Leslie Rowell Jason Bacon, New Haven, Vermont Alan Berolzheimer, Book Editor Jane Belcher Olive Franzi Charles Love Bruce Shields Michael Sherman, Editor of Vermont History Ex Officio Trustees Ethan Bisbee Mary Fregosi Wendy Love Paul Silver Deborah L. Markowitz, Montpelier, Vermont J. David Book Alan Fusonie Sigrid Lumbra Christine Smith Martha Reid, Montpelier, Vermont Marianne Book Daniel Gade Stephen Martin Marilyn Solvay Blanche Bousquet Nancy Gale Jon Mathewson Laurie Thompson Honorary Trustees Lola P. Aiken, Montpelier, Vermont Crystal Bousquet Marjorie Garfield Patricia McDonald Marcie Vallette Mary Howland, West Windsor, Vermont Mary Pat Brigham Elizabeth Gilligan David McFadden Anne Valliere Sanborn Partridge, Shelburne, Vermont Bill Brown John Gilligan Diane McInerney Marilyn Wallace Melissa Campbell Loraine Granai Eleanor McIntyre Nicholas Ward Director Vermont Historical Society John Carnahan Sean Greaney Judith Miller Hannah Weisman Mark Hudson, Barre, Vermont 60 Washingston Street • Barre, Vermont 05641 Mary Carnahan Leslie Haines Virginia Milne Gail Wiese (802) 479-8500 Donald Carrigan Edith Harding Jill Mudgett Patricia Wiley www.vermonthistory.org Joanna Caserta Dwight Harrington Robert Murphy Melissa Wilson David Chambers Bernadette Harrington Christine O’Donnell Nathaniel Wiltzen Richard Cleveland Martha Haynes Angela Ogle Jaqueline Wren The Vermont Historical Society was chartered in 1838 by an act of the Vermont Legislature. Sandra Collins Jean Hnylka Priscilla Page Paul Zeller It is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization, governed by a board of trustees. Dear V HS Members and Friends, Welcome to the 171st recession and the wealth of annual meeting of the other historical events in Vermont Historical Society! Vermont this summer were We have a proud history of all elements of our deci- our own as keepers of our sion. But, despite everyone’s state’s unique story. As you disappointment, we have read this annual report, you used the circumstances to re- will be impressed with the evaluate all that we do with level of productive activity Expo and are planning Expo carried out by the Society’s 2010 as we speak. Local staff and trustees during a historical societies and year that has been marked volunteers from across the by distinct challenges to the state have helped us in our A pensive moment at the Barre Heritage organization. Many of these planning. The suspension Festival 2009 challenges have been of a VHS Board President Sarah Dopp also allowed us to participate financial nature, as they have been for many in the many other history festivals which non-profits. Challenging times such as these were taking place, among them the Lake can bring out the best in organizations with Champlain Quadricentennial, Bennington dedicated people and a powerful purpose Colonial Days, Fort Ethan Allen Living such as ours. We have been tackling our History Day and a number of others. These issues energetically and thoughtfully, new venues allowed us to reach new friends moving toward exciting new programming and spread the word about our work, while and exhibits and a path toward a more furthering our goal to bring ourselves out of sustainable future. central Vermont to all corners of the state. Not all the challenges have been Visitorship at the Freedom and Unity financial, however. After Kevin Graffagnino exhibit has been strong. The Education announced his resignation last fall, the Department is hard at work on a new Board was swift in forming a search com- Vermont History school curriculum. Several mittee (under the able leadership of Laura new publications are in the pipeline. The Warren, 1st VP) to find a new Executive Hathaway Award had a record number of Director. After sifting 80+ applications nominations. Wonderful collections of and interviewing finalists, we chose Mark Vermont treasures have been conserved Hudson, and he arrived in March. We wel- and exhibited. We are leading the way in Nancy Purchase adds sleeves to a quilt come him and his wife, Julie, to Vermont assisting Vermont historical organizations in during the extensive effort to preserve and applaud their commitment to exploring assessing their vulnerabilities and planning 189 artifacts in the textile collection. all corners of the state on weekends. Mark’s for increased security. The website is passion for history, his experience leading stronger than ever and an e-newsletter has historical organizations, his energy and been added. We are planning for a capital creativity are already evident. He is reading campaign to complete work at the History Vermont history avidly and meeting Center and increase our endowment. You colleagues in our sister organizations will find a lot to read and enjoy in this report. around the state. If you haven’t met him We value every member and friend who yet, today is the day! has (and WILL) help us move forward Another challenge this year has been stronger than ever. the suspension of our very popular Ver- Thanks for all you do! mont History Expo for one year. Staffing concerns, fund-raising hurdles in a Vermont Historical Society Annual Report 2009 1 Development Repost We are deeply grateful for the many donors and members who are making it possible to preserve Vermont’s rich history and share it with thousands Each of us of Vermonters and others each year. leaves a legacy. Thank you! Abby Maria Hemenway ($25,000+) Rep. and Mrs. Richard J. Marek Michael Sherman Associate (100-$249) A. D. Henderson Foundation, Inc. Stephen Martin and Nancy Gale Mrs. Barbara W. Snelling Mr. and Mrs. Leigh E. Adams Lois H. McClure Dr. John E. Mazuzan Jr. Will and Judy Stevens Wilson M. Alford Sr. Lola Van Wagenen and George Burrill Robert Mello and Priscilla Reidinger Neil and Marilyn Stout Edwin Amidon
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