StoriesHistory reveals that for more than a century Manchester, Vermont has been the go-to place as a retreat to escape the bustle of city living. According to the Manchester Historical Society, Manchester, truly “a pleasant land among the mountains,” has been home to generations of Vermonters since 1761 and a destination for travelers since the mid-1800s. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Manchester is easily accessible from New York, Boston, and Canada. Our goal at Manchester Life Magazine is to present visitors with a glimpse into the history, beauty,and culture of our community.
We hope to entertain and inspire you during your time in our community as a welcome visitor, second homeowner, or full-time resident. Enjoy your stay and the magic that is Manchester life!
History reveals that for more than a century Manchester, Vermont has been the go-to place as a retreat to escape the bustle of city living. According to the Manchester Historical Society, Manchester, truly “a pleasant land among the mountains,” has been home to generations of Vermonters since 1761 and a destination for travelers since the mid-1800s. Nestled in the Green Mountains, Manchester is easily accessible from New York, Boston, and Canada. Our goal at Manchester Life Magazine is to present visitors with a glimpse into the history, beauty,and culture of our community.
We hope to entertain and inspire you during your time in our community as a welcome visitor, second homeowner, or full-time resident. Enjoy your stay and the magic that is Manchester life!
Stories
Photographs by Laura Gilpin and Her Circle
When Laura Gilpin passed away in 1979 most of her negatives, photographs, and letters went to the permanent archive at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. Three portfolios of photographs however were kept by her family. The Bennington Museum is fortunate to have this opportunity to share with the public a selection from these portfolios which include…
Horse & Hound
Hoof & Paw
Tini Hamilton has been working with horses for more than 30 years. Her guiding principle is simple: show animals the same kind of behavior you’d like them to show you back. With this in mind, she is calm, patient, and complimentary with even the toughest horses that come to her barn. Tini’s specialty is equine rehabilitation for both behavioral and physical issues…
Horse & Hound
Equine Enthusiasm
Maybe “enthusiasm” isn’t quite strong enough. Perhaps passion, zeal, or ardor would be more apropos when describing the work photographer Lisa Cueman and sculptor Rita Dee engage in. They will join forces this summer in the form of an exhibition at Helmholz Fine Art, a gallery in downtown Manchester. Their show, The Spirited Horse, is a reflection and a manifestation of the energy and passion both women pour into their art forms…
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gardenscapes
An Inside Look at Some Exquisite Gardens Nurtured by Local Homeowners and Landscapes – A bronze statue named Traveler by Curt Brill is one of many to grace the grounds at Manchester’s Turkey Hill Farm. Arms outstretched in a gesture of gratitude, it faces the apple orchard, welcoming its harvest. Landowner Sylvia Stroup accepts this interpretation, but the story behind its placement is far simpler. Resting on axis with the back porch of the house, it counterbalances…
Stories
Making it in Indie TV
Here’s the formula–extend an open invitation to thousands of television fans worldwide and ask a group of highly talented international and U.S. artists to screen their latest TV and short film projects, and then top that with a cadre of hard-to-get television executives. Put them all together in Manchester, Vermont…
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Art Manchester
Throughout Manchester, from the end of June through Labor Day, Art Manchester will be providing exhibition space to local artists. Art Manchester is a community project formed through the partnership between owners of retail space, Southern Vermont Arts Center, Cota and Cota, and Manchester Life Magazine…
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A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Historic Main Street in Manchester Village is the perfect after-dinner stroll when summer’s sunset is late in the evening or on those bright, foliage-glorious mornings in autumn. The entire district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 because of its significance as an early 19th century New England resort, anchored by a fine hotel that “catered to the highest classes of society.”…
Community
Visit Dorset
Chartered in 1761, six miles north of Manchester you will find the quintessential town of Dorset. Picturesque with its white clapboard and green shutter building designs, the quiet hub of the town green, historic inns, and the state’s oldest country stores, you will find Dorset brimming with vibrant arts and outdoor living…
Community
Focus on Manchester Community Library
Libraries across the country are undergoing an evolution. No longer simply repositories for books, libraries are seeking out reinvention as a means to better serve a more multifaceted purpose in response to the changing cultural, demographic, and technological trends. Modernized libraries are needed now more than ever before…