Are you interested in learning more about the people and places associated with St. Johnsbury, Vermont becoming known as the Maple Center of the World?  Join us for a unique bus tour around St. Johnsbury and North Danville areas where an expert historian personally guides you through an important chapter in the history of Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom.

The tour will be led by maple industry historian and author Dr. Matthew Thomas, the leading expert on the history of the Cary Maple Sugar and Maple Grove companies.

Travelling by bus, participants will enjoy a narrated tour that will visit over a dozen locations in and around St. Johnsbury that are important in the history of the Cary and Maple Grove Companies. As a special souvenir, participants will receive a one-of-a-kind companion guide authored by Dr. Thomas, that features historic images and information on the sites visited on the tour.

This tour is offered as special event during the Kingdom Maple Festival in downtown St. Johnsbury.

• Register at this LINK  
• Details: Advanced registration is required. Limited to the first 50 registrations! Please note that your registration is not complete until you checkout and pay the Tour fee. 
• Cost: $75.00
• Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
• Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
• Location: Starting and Ending at the St. Johnsbury Depot
• For More Information: maplesyruphistory@gmail.com

to be held 2024-02-08 in South Hero.

To learn more, contact Molly Varner at molly.gicnrcd@gmail.com or 8453232153.  

Additional dates (if applicable):

Physical address of event (if applicable):
Worthen Library. 28 Community Lane in South Hero, Vermont

Additional information:
Whether you're a certified small farm, a small farm, or someone interested in exploring what you are, join us for a presentation on the benefits, opportunities, and rules for farming in Vermont. Network and connect with fellow Northwest growers during the event! At 1:30 PM, following the presentation, we’ll hold office hours for those interested in applying for the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets Small Diversification & Transition Grant or other programs.