Black River Academy

Ludlow, Vermont

Art, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Specialized

Born in Plymouth, Vermont, on July 4, 1872, Coolidge was the son of a village storekeeper. He was graduated from Black River Academy in 1890 and attended Amherst College, graduating with honors, and entered law and politics in Northampton, Massachusetts. Slowly, methodically, he went up the political ladder from councilman in Northampton to Governor of Massachusetts, as a Republican. En route he became thoroughly conservative.

Mount Holly Community Historical Society

Belmont, Vermont

Historical Society

Shrewsbury Historical Society

Shrewsbury, Vermont

Historical Society

Weston Historical Society

Weston, Vermont

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park, Specialized

The society curates three museums on the National Register of Historic Places. The Farrar-Mansur House, built by Oliver Farrar in 1795, served as a home, tavern, and community center. It was sold to Franklin Mansur in 1857 and remained in his family until 1932. Displayed in room settings, the extensive, multifaceted collection includes many fine pieces of New England furniture; outstanding examples of early 19th century, Vermont-made brass, copper, silver, pewter, and tin items; toys; musical instruments; china, pottery, and glassware; costumes, quilts and samplers; and significant 19th century portraits.