Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 07/15/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

7/11/11

Well, we are back from our trip to FL & so very glad to have relief from the heat & humidity! It reminded us how much we appreciate the lush green mountains of VT & the cool nights. Tom’s mom is now living at Evarts House, a lovely assisted living facility in Windsor, so we are able to connect with her more easily. She has met her great-grandson & it was love at first sight! Many thanks to Rosemary Hall for flying with Marian, while we finished packing up her apartment & drove home.

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Coolidge State Park Dedicates New Nature Center, Offers Free Admission July 23

Posted on 07/13/2011 by The Plymouth Press

By Reuben Allen

Coolidge State Park Nature Center

Janey Schreiber Memorial Nature Center

Twelve years ago Park Ranger Bill Schreiber began working at Coolidge State Park in Plymouth, Vermont. This summer, a goal that was set during that first season in 2000 will finally be met.

On July 23 Coolidge State Park’s new nature center will be unveiled. A grand opening celebration is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. The celebration will include refreshments and a visit from Smokey Bear, and will conclude with the nature center’s first official program presented by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science at 7 p.m.

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Your Photos of Summer in Plymouth

Posted on 07/08/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Enjoy some July 4th and summer photos submitted by our readers. Submit your photos

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report for 6/27

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

Well, despite the sometimes torrential downpours, the spirits of the workers & those who attended the Strawberry Festival on 6/22 were high & the atmosphere one of celebration.  Although the count was 300 fewer people than last year, the music (Art Branton) & the talent show, along with the happy voices of all ages made the evening a wonderful time of socializing & catching up on local happenings. The three groups, Plymouth Emergency Services (BBQ), Tyson Ladies Aid (Strawberries), & Tyson Church (raffle) all worked together, intermingling & helping with whatever needed to be done. (View slideshow)

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Strawberry Festival Pictures

Posted on 07/07/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Thanks to Sue Poirer and Michelle Pingree for submitting photos from the Plymouth Strawberry Festival in June! A fun time was had by all.

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Plymouth Celebrates July 4th and 250th Anniversary

Posted on 07/06/2011 by The Plymouth Press
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The crowd begins to gather for the march on July 4 in Plymouth

The weather was gorgeous and the crowd was large at the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site on July 4th. In addition to the traditional march and laying of a wreath to commemorate President Coolidge’s birthday, visitors and residents enjoyed a number of speakers and photos, displays and memorabilia  from 250 years of Plymouth history in the old schoolhouse. Wagon rides and a chicken bar-b-que rounded out the activities of the day.

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CELEBRATE 250 YEARS OF PLYMOUTH HISTORY

Posted on 07/01/2011 by The Plymouth Press

Celebrate Plymouth's 250th

Monday, July 4, 2011
10AM – 3 PM

Visit the Old School House next to the Cheese Factory at the Coolidge Historic Site, RT 100A Plymouth, VT

The Plymouth Historical Society is hosting:

  • Oral histories from current Plymouth residents on the hour (except noon)
  • Displays of historical artifacts, photos, books and documents and videos

Take home a memory of this special occasion with unique souvenirs!

  • Made in USA water bottles with the commemorative logo
  • SPECIAL Commemorative Cancellation from the Plymouth Post Office!
  • Magnets, fans, postcards and more

Learn more!

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New Day Camp at Coolidge Historic Site

Posted on 07/01/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Registrations Open for Art and History Explorers Camp
By Diane Kemble, Coolidge Foundation

For the first time, a weeklong summer day camp will be offered at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. Nine to twelve year olds are invited to spend the week of August 15 to 19 (9:00 to 2:00) going back in time in this historic village where Calvin Coolidge was born and grew up in the late 1800’s and was sworn in as President in 1923.

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Get to Know Plymouth History: Saturdays in July

Posted on 06/30/2011 by The Plymouth Press

By Betsy Tonkin

The Plymouth Historical Society will be open on Saturdays in July from 11 am to 1 pm. Come by and see our exhibits: books, documents, maps, old photos, vintage clothing, antique furniture, Plymouth Elementary memorabilia, rocks and minerals, resource materials and oral history CDs, to name a few.

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Margo Marrone’s Plymouth Report

Posted on 06/18/2011 by Plymouth Press Contributing Writer

Republished with permission from The Vermont Standard

6/13/11

Tis the season for graduations! Congratulations to Christian Jackman, Emily Lynds, Adam Parker, & Paige Vosburgh who graduated from Woodstock Union High School & to Naomi Sheldon who will be graduating from Black River. I was able to participate in Baccalaureate at the United Church for those at Black River & it was a very nice service.

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