Opening Reception with Howard Coffin
Full Duty: The Civil War Collection of Howard Coffin presents the first-ever exhibition from the private collection of Vermont’s foremost Civil War historian.
Arming the Union uncovers the surprising influence of the machine tool firm, Lamson, Goodnow & Yale, operating out of the old Robbins & Lawrence Armory in Windsor, and the critical role they played in outfitting the Union Army. Photo by First Light Studios
Friday, June 1
5:30-7:30
Behind the Scenes
Tour the museum's storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour, please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.
Sunday, June 10
3:00
Antique Car Rally
The Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts will stop at the museum as part of their 2012 Vermont 'run'. Visitors will be able to see a fabulous collection of vintage cars and talk to their owners.
Saturday, June 23
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln, Gettysburg and Vermont
Vermont historian Howard Coffin will be discussing Vermonter's attitudes toward Lincoln, their support for him, the key role Vermont played at Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg address. Photo by First Light Studios
Sunday, July 8
3:00pm
Behind the Scenes
Tour the museum's storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour; please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.
Sunday, July 22
3:00pm
An Afternoon for Educators
Join colleagues for a reception and special tour. Visit our Civil War exhibits Arming the Union: Gunmakers in Windsor Vermont and Full Duty: the Civil War Collection of Howard Coffin. Learn about using our traveling education kit, The Industrial Revolution in Northern New England, in your classroom (grades 7-12), and our offerings for your students at the museum. Share in planning educational programs to accompany the museum's next exhibit Shaping America: Machines and Machinists at Work. Contact the museum to reserve your place.
Wednesday, August 8
3:00pm
Behind the Scenes
Tour the museum's storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour, please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.
Sunday, August 19
3:00
Behind the Scenes
Tour the museum's storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour, please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.
Sunday, September 16
3:00
Vermont and Human Freedom
Historian Howard Coffin will trace the Vermont's human rights record from the Constitution, through the anti-slavery movement, up to the Civil War and into the war itself. Start at the Old Constitution House, then a short walk down Windsor's historic Main Street to the museum. Photo by First Light Studios
Sunday, September 23
3:00pm
Smithsonian Day
It's Smithsonian Day at museums around the country! Download the Museum Day Admission Card from the Smithsonian's website or find it in the Smithsonian Magazine, and visit us, as well as other participating museums in our area—all offering free admission for the day. Special museum tour at 2:00pm.
Saturday, September 29
10:00 – 5:00
Behind the Scenes
Tour the museum's storage area and learn more about the collection and our historic building. Space is limited to 12 individuals per tour, please reserve your space. People will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area of the museum is not handicapped accessible, and there is a $5.00 fee.
Sunday, October 7
3:00
Model Engineering Show
The Model Engineering Show is an October tradition in the Upper Valley with the opportunity to see some of New England’s best model engineers with their fine craftsmanship and engineering excellence.
All museum programs are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the Behind-the-Scenes Tours.