Our very own Dave Cawley recently sat down with Preservation Burlington‘s Ron Wanamaker to share the unique history of the Old East End and hype our 3rd Annual Winterlude festival! Learn about the boundaries of our neighborhood, the families who founded and defended the area, plus the homes, businesses, and taverns that supported this newContinue reading “OEE History Highlights”
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Tour Greenmount Cemetery
Join us on Sunday, October 24th for a memorable tour of one of Burlington’s oldest and most historically significant sites, Greenmount Cemetery. The tour begins at 10:00 am and will highlight the history of Burlington and the Old East End through the lives of the European settlers laid to rest in this burying ground. OurContinue reading “Tour Greenmount Cemetery”
Memorial Day
While the origins of this somber remembrance are contested, we can all agree that honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving this country is a worthy national holiday. Memorial Day also marks the beginning of summer and gives us an opportunity to connect with friends and family, but let’s not forget those whoContinue reading “Memorial Day”
Old East End History
The Old East End Neighborhood Coalition is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of people, structures, and events that have shaped this community. We look forward to dishing the dirt, but here’s a little teaser put together by students in Patricia Stokowski’s Parks Recreation and Tourism Program; UVM Rubenstein School of Environment andContinue reading “Old East End History”
Old East End – Burlington Vermont 