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Dorset Players, Inc.
104 Cheney Road, Dorset 802.867-5570 dorsetplayers. org
The Dorset Players produces live community theatre from October through May
Dorset Theatre Festival
104 Cheney Road, Dorset 802.867.2223 dorsettheatrefestival. org
Enlightening, Entertaining and Inspiring Our Audiences Through The Celebration of Great Plays
Downtown Welcome Center
215 South Street, Bennington 802.442.5758 betterbennington. com
The place to start your downtown visit, view art and enjoy events.
Garlic Town USA Downtown Bennington Vermont
Celebrating farmers, agriculture, and the spirit of Garlic Fest throughout downtown Bennington on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend! GarlicTownUSA. com See ad on page 13
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
1005 Hildene Road, Manchester 802.362.1788 hildene. org
Historic Home of President Lincoln’ s son, Robert Lincoln. 412 acres with working historic home, restored Pullman rail car, working goat dairy, animal farm, greenhouse, and 12 miles of trails. See ad on page 8
Hoosick Township Historical Society
166 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY 518.686.4682 hoosickhistory. com
Historical Society / Museum
John G. McCullough Free Library
2 Main Street, North Bennington 802.447.7121 mcculloughlibrary. org
As it has for more than a century, the John G. McCullough Free Library connects area residents with information, resources, learning opportunities, and free community events for all ages.
Living Room Theatre
152 West Street, North Bennington 802.442.5322 lrtvt. org
Site specific productions of classic and new plays
Manchester Community Library
138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center 802.362.2607 mclvt. org
The Library is a regional community resource center committed to helping people achieve their goals by providing opportunities for education, enjoyment, and enrichment.
Manchester Historical Society
138 Cemetery Avenue, Manchester Center, 802.549.4582 manchesterhistoricalsocietyvt. org
The mission of the Manchester Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret and present the story of Manchester, Vermont
Merck Forest & Farmland Center
3270 Rt. 315, Rupert 802.394.7836 merkforest. org
Farm education, camping, workshops, forest hiking, cabins, maple syrup, recreation.
Spend time with art
SEE ALL OF THIS SEASON’ S PROGRAMMING ONLINE AT SVAC. ORG
860 SVAC DRIVE / WEST ROAD MANCHESTER, VT 05254 SVAC. ORG
Kimberly Farms
1214 Cross Hill Road, North Bennington 802.442.5454 KimberlyFarms. org
Kimberly Farms Stables offers horseback trail rides, riding lessons, pony rides, birthday parties, and summer overnight and day horse camp.
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