South Hero in the Centennial Year 1876: A Photo Journey Through South Hero in 1876
This award winning book takes you on a carriage ride over the roads in South Hero in 1876, as located on Beer’s Atlas Map of 1871.
Please drop in or email us so we can get you the updated photo that replaces one that is inaccurate for its descriptive text.
Model of steamboat Ticonderoga handcrafted by Frederick Brice of Burlington, Vermont
To learn more about lake transportation and the steamboats of Lake Champlain during the Steamboat Era (Delaware & Hudson Steamboat Roster), click here: STEAMBOATS . Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has more about the Phoenix on their website: Steamboat Phoenix . Photo to the Left: Ernie Haas print of the steamboat Phoenix fire which occured September 4, 1819. This print as well as the book The Steamboats of Lake Champlain 1809 to 1930, by Ogden Ross, was donated by The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
We had a soft opening on June 26th at the town's Cheers and Cheese Event. Many people stopped by for a visit. We're planning to announce more dates soon.
During the spring of 2022, Greg Smith and his son Tate Smith of Tourville Lane gave of their time and expertise to re-shingle the entire roof. We are so grateful to them!
By Teresa Robinson
By Teresa Robinson