New England is known for its charming towns, and there is one town in Vermont that perfectly captures the essence of New England charm. Grafton, VT has scenic beauty and historic buildings that give us a glimpse into America’s early colonial days. Let’s take a closer look at this one Vermont town that’s so perfectly New England.
This small town in Windham County has less than 700 residents.
The picturesque village lies in the mountains of southern Vermont, and the beautifully preserved original buildings to add to its authentic classic New England atmosphere.
The residents and the Windham Foundation have restored many of its original buildings to preserve its authentic New England charm so today's town looks much as it did years ago.
The Windham Foundation also established an artisanal cheese business, the Grafton Village Cheese Company, and built a world-class cross-country skiing center at Grafton Ponds that offers a popular mountain biking program in the summer months.
The restoration efforts were a success and Grafton continues to be a popular vacation destination for people from New York and Massachusetts, as well as Vermont residents.
The town was founded as Thomlinson, but renaming rights were auctioned in 1791. The high bidder, who reportedly offered "five dollars and a jug of rum," changed the name to Grafton after his hometown of Grafton, Massachusetts.
