The Old Stone House Museum In Vermont Is A Beautiful And Historically Fascinating Place
By Luke|Published July 06, 2020
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Luke was born and raised in Colchester, Vermont, and is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont where he studied philosophy and economics. His interests and hobbies include: reading, writing, learning new languages, hiking and playing outdoor sports.
A deep and fascinating history runs throughout the old, historic district of Brownington, Vermont. And visitors to this small town in the Northeast Kingdom can relive Vermont life of a different era at the Old Stone House Museum, a former dormitory that has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Let’s take a look at the Old Stone Museum in this beautiful part of Vermont.
Before being the place of The Old Stone House Museum, this impressive building served as a student dormitory.
The marvelous granite stone building was designed and built in 1836 by Alexander Twilight, the first known African-American to receive a college degree in the United States. Mr. Twilight graduated from Middleburg College in 1823.
Not far from Willoughby State Park and Jay Peak, Brownington shares much of the beauty and peacefulness that is prevalent in this part of northern Vermont.
Learn about Vermont life and history and witness the elegant grounds and construction of this massive granite edifice at 109 Old Stone House Rd, Brownington, VT.
Are you interested in visiting The Old Stone House Museum in Brownington, Vermont? Which museums and historic places in Vermont do you like to visit in Vermont? We would love to hear what you have to say. Leave a comment below and share your stories with us.
For more Vermont historical places, check out this article here of the beautiful and natural Billings Farm and Museum HERE.
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