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TOWN GUIDE : WILMINGTON
wish to fully immerse themselves in the compelling history of this storied Vermont town , a pamphlet with a self-guided historic walking tour is available ( free of charge ) at the Southern Vermont Deerfield Valley Chamber of Commerce office on West Main Street . The tour includes dozens of stunning structures , such as The Crafts Inn and Memorial Hall , which stand side-by-side on West Main Street . Throughout the year , the Wilmington Historical Society also offers in-person guided tours , which are overseen by their knowledgeable staff members . The tour features detailed descriptions of the structures that played a pivotal role at the apex of Wilmington ’ s industrial era in the 19th Century , as well as Wilmington ’ s cultural evolution during the tourism surge in the early 20th Century .
The Crafts Inn and Memorial Hall were both built in 1902 , and were designed by the esteemed New York City architectural firm of McKim , Mead , and White . Lauded by prominent architectural scholars as notable innovators in the field of modern American architecture , their portfolio includes The Boston Public Library , The Brooklyn Museum , the Rhode Island State House , The National Museum of American History , and the famed “ Naumkeag ” estate in Lenox , Massachusetts , among many others . The same breathtaking characteristics that are visible in their most noteworthy New England Shingle-Style estates are also beautifully exemplified through The Crafts Inn and Memorial Hall . The massive and imposing wood frame , cedar shingles , and central gambrel roof of the Crafts Inn creates an atmosphere of rustic resplendence , hearkening back to the bustling days of Wilmington ’ s tourism boom . In its heyday , the Inn hosted high-profile dignitaries such as U . S . President William Howard Taft and the revered American Naval Admiral , Matthew Calbraith Perry . Today , it stands as a well-renowned lodging destination , which welcomes many loyal guests who come to Wilmington in all seasons .
Down on South Main Street , the Pettee Memorial Library stands as a superb example of Classical Revival brick architecture . A sculpture of a Union soldier is located in front of the entrance , which boasts heavy oak-paneled doors and ionic columns . The equally-iconic Molly Stark Statue can be found in the shadow of the Crafts Inn on West Main Street . The statue pays tribute to Elizabeth Page “ Molly ” Stark , the wife of the celebrated Revolutionary War General , John Stark . Molly Stark remains a beloved symbol of American patriotism to this day . Her courage and self-reliance epitomized the honest , persistent , and hard-working values of the Green Mountain State .
Those who wish to take in a more contemporary artistic spectacle should stroll down to Beaver Street to feast their eyes on the Beaver Street Art Project . A series of gorgeous , steel-mounted two-dimensional sculptures — including depictions of Wilmington ’ s most treasured buildings and its surrounding natural scenery — are affixed to a wall near the intersection of Beaver Street and School Street . The project came into being as a result of a coordinated effort by the town of Wilmington . It was funded by grants from the Vermont Arts Council , individual donations from Wilmington ’ s residents , and the Vermont State Government . The piece was fabricated at Payne Junker Studio in Chester and was installed to the delight of Wilmington ’ s residents and visitors in 2022 .
After your Wilmington walking tour reaches its conclusion , head to West Main Street and treat yourself to some retail therapy at Wilmington ’ s independentlyowned shops . Avid readers will adore the literary treasures at Bartleby ’ s Books and West End Used Books , and the fetching souvenirs at Hayseed Gifts and The Incurable Romantic are hard to beat . Looking to update your closet with some chic , upcycled clothing ? Stop in at The Fashion Plate and explore their wonderfully-curated consignment apparel
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