BENNINGTON ATTRACTIONS
Bennington
Center For The Arts
Vermont Route 9 at Gypsy Lane - P.O. Box 260, Bennington, Vermont O5201
Phone: 802-442-7158
Presenting a wide variety of performing and visual art.
Bennington Potters
Recently celebrating their 50th anniversary, a world renowned Pottery
manufacturer. The "Grist Mill" houses an onsite outlet to purchase
pottery at a fraction of the retail price. Factory tours and demonstrations
are available. Within walking distance of quality downtown shopping. Call
for information. (802) 447-7531 ~ 324 County Street
Left Bank Gallery
Proprietor Sarah Dole, a Bennington College Graduate returns to Bennington
to present the work of talented artists in this revitalized Historic Building
once the First National Bank
Quiet Valley Quilters
Quilt show is the same weekend
as the Annual Antique Auto show. Please see our events page for a listing
of Craft fairs and other events in the area and for more information on
the Quilt Show
Sights & Museums
Bennington Battlefield
Scene of the decisive battle that thwarted British plans to cut off New
England from the other colonies. Located in nearby New York.
Bennington
Battle Monument
Nominal admission: Open Mid-April through October 31st
A 306-foot obelisk commemorating the Battle of Bennington. Elevator to the observation platform for a breathtaking three state view.
Bennington
Museum
Admission: Adults $6/Seniors $5/ Children under 12 "free"
Revolutionary War Memorabilia,
Geneology & Local History Information, Grandma Moses Schoolhouse &
Primitive Art exhibit, Pottery from: Norton & Fenton (1793-1894),
Bennington's US Pottery Company (1847-58), Antique Toys & "1925
Wasp luxury touring car",
Visit their page for information on Membership, Group tours and more!!
Everett Mansion/ Southern
Vermont College
In 1911, Edward Everett, known as the glass and bottle magnate of the
American Industrial Revolution, commissioned architect George Totten and
30 stonemasons from Italy to build the limestone Main House patterned
after the 14th Century English/Norman feudal mansions. Working seven days
a week, ten hour days, the exterior was completed in six months. The cobblestone
courtyard features the “porte cochere” where carriages dropped
visitors opposite a stone cascade which has recently been renovated(1998).
The Estate, which also includes other building, provides a fairy tale
atmosphere overlooking breathtaking views. The property is now home to
a four year liberal arts college which hosts soirees, tours, reenactments,
theatre and other community events. Email Public Relations or call 447-6389
or for further information.
Park
McCullough Historic House
Park & West Street, N Bennington
802-442-5441
Admission: Adult $8/Seniors$7/Students/$5Accompanied children under 12
free
Notes: Open late May through late October ~ closed Tuesdays & Wednesday
General Tours: on the hour 10am - 3pm~ Special Victorian Christmas Tours
Hildene
Route 7A, Manchester Village
Tours & Events (802) 362-1788
Admission: Adults $8/Youth (ages 6 -14): $4 ~ Children under 6 admitted
free.The estate of Pres.
Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln. 412 Acres surrounding a 24 room Georgian
Revival mansion. Original furnishings.
Covered Bridges
Three just off Route 67A within a few miles of each other in North Bennington:
Silk Road, Paper Mill Village, and the Burt Henry Covered Bridge. Others
are on Route 313 in West Arlington, and on Maple St. in East Arlington
is the Chiselville Bridge.
Oldcastle Theatre Company
An outstanding professional theatre company at the Bennington Center for
the Arts, performing from April through October, with a variety of fine
productions. Production information: (802) 447-0564
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