Guests to the Pierce House Musem can sign our visitor log in the Welcome Room as well as purchase items from our museum shop. Several photos of historic Barton Village are displayed on the walls of the room in addition to photos and stories of the founding of the Pierce House Museum.
We have several exhibits that showcase Barton's industrial past, including from the Peerless Manfacturing Co., Wessell, Nickel, and Gross, as well as Barton native and Cadillac founder, Henry Leland.
Here, exhibits feature how communications have changed over time in Barton, Vermont. We also showcase Barton's two main newspapers both past and present: The Orleans County Monitor and The Chronicle.
The Veterans Room proudly displays exhibits and uniforms of those who served our nation from Rodger's Ranges to Vietnam. Information posters provide summary information of the major conflicts that impacted the citizens of Barton but also personal stories of those who served.
The Redington Room focuses on the stories of two Barton men as told through the eyes of their daughters. Harriet Fisk's account is the story of growing up on a farm in Barton. Elizabeth Redinton shares the story of her father's journey from England and his life as the town blacksmith.
Here, we showcase the role that fire has played in both the develoment and in the changing landscape of Main Street in Barton, Vermont.
The Pierce Room has many exhibits dedicated to the evolution of education in Barton, Vermont from its 1801 origins as well as the many students and staff who attended Barton Academy as a high school from 1908-1967. It also serves as a meeting room and classroom for students learning about Barton's history.
This exhibit is dedicated to the story of baseball in Barton, Vermont. From its early days in the 1900s, to Barton Academy baseball teams, to the semi-pro players that fought for a chance at the major leagues; the era of "America's Favorite Pastime" is rich with personal stories and memories.