Green Mountain Academy
GMALL Lectures
The Railroads of Manchester
Join railroad history expert Bill Badger, and Manchester Historical Society curator Shawn Harrington, for a look at the railroads that served the Manchester region.
Virtual Walking Tour: Main Street, Manchester Center
Join Bill Badger and Shawn Harrington, of the Manchester Historical Society, for a look back at the transformation along Manchester Center’s Main Street from the eighteenth century through today.
Rich Lumber of Manchester and Wanakena, New York
Manchester Historical Society curator Shawn Harrington and board member Bill Badger, are joined by special guest, Robert Waibel, to explore the history of the Rich Lumber Company and its activities after moving from Wanakena, New York, to Manchester, Vermont.
Virtual Walking Tour: Manchester Village
Explore 260 years of changes in Manchester Village with Bill Badger and Shawn Harrington of the Manchester Historical Society.
Worthy of a Destination
Manchester Historical Society curator Shawn Harrington and board member Bill Badger look at Manchester’s promotion as a destination resort for visitors from crowded metropolitan areas, from the mid-19th century on.
From Factory Point To Manchester Center
Join us for a look back at the changes in Manchester Center over the past 260-plus years, from a small mill-town with one proprietor; to industrial hub; to a recreational and retail destination.
The Mountain That Raised Me
Join Courtney Mutz Callo as she reminisces about her unique childhood at Mt. Equinox’s Skyline Inn, living high above the clouds.
Greetings from Manchester: A Pictorial History II
Step back in time with Manchester Historical Society curator Shawn Harrington for a visual tour through the region’s past via rare and remarkable postcards.
From Burr Seminary to Burr and Burton Academy
Join us for a look back at the history of this storied Manchester institution, from the early days of the lone limestone building in the middle of a pasture to its current position as a world-class educational academy.
The Story of the Pullman Company
At its peak, the Pullman Company ran the largest hotel in the world, with every guest waking up in a different city than where they went to sleep. Join railroad historian Bill Badger for a fascinating look at the history of this great American company and learn some surprising connections.
From MD&G Railroad to Historic Rail Trail
Shawn Harrington and Bill Badger of the Manchester Historical Society discuss the Historic Rail Trail in Manchester, sharing insights into the rail line’s history and its role in the area.