Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper

The Springfield Art and Historical Society cordially invites you to attend our Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Supper Thursday November 17th at 6:00pm.We will have a brief business meeting before dinner.

Special guest speakers Annette Spaulding and Patrick Madden will present their program, "Hurricane Hunters" starting at 7:00pm. Annette and Patrick have given several wonderful talks in the past. It is always a pleasure to hear about their adventures! Past programs by Annette and Patrick have included "The Ghost of Sharron Lake", parts one and two.

   

SAHS members and the public are encouraged to attend! Please bring an appetizer, main dish, salad or dessert to share.

If you would like to RSVP, please contact us at 802-885-2415, or at info@millerartcenter.com 

Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Dinner

The Springfield High School Arts Academy and River Valley Technical Center Culinary and Hospitality Programs 

cordially invite you to attend

The Fourth Annual Empty Bowl Dinner

November 9, 2011

5pm to 7pm (snow date November 10, 2011

Springfield High School Cafeteria

303 South Street, Springfield, Vermont

Soup - Pasta - Bread and Beverage with a handcrafted ceramic bowl $20.00. Meal only $7.00

Silent Auction

Dessert Bar offered by SHS Class of 2013

Art Exhibits and Musical Serenade

SHS Chorus, Madrigals, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble 7pm in the Auditorium

Proceeds benefit the Springfield Family Center and the Springfield Art and Historical Soceity.

Many thanks to the Okemo Mountain Resort for funding this clay project.

Columbus Day Weekend Recap

The SAHS had a very busy Columbus Day weekend, but what a beautiful weekend it was! We couldn’t have asked for better weather, it was perfect! Saturday was the 29^th annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Show. SAHS members and volunteers set up our display booth in the Riverside School cafeteria Friday evening and took turns at the booth during the day on Saturday. The Apple Festival ran from 9am to 5pm, but with set-up and clean-up time factored in it was a long day indeed. However, we had a great time and the chance to meet and talk with some wonderful people! 

SAHS display at the 29^th annual Vermont Apple Festival

The SASH offered for sale a selection of Springfield history books, historic photos and postcards and quilt raffle tickets. We also had some bowls from last year’s Empty Bowl Dinner fundraiser. Our historic display included photos and one of the many bicentennial flags in our collection. Over a dozen flags were created by people in Springfield and were displayed around town during our nation’s bicentennial celebration. Two of these flags were on display during our 250^th anniversary exhibit this summer.

Face painting by our student interns was a big hit! The interns painted butterflies, pumpkins, apples, spiders, tigers and more. One little girl was so happy with her butterfly face that she kissed her reflection in the hand-held mirror. A big thank you goes out to our inters for all their hard work!

On Sunday we were finally able to present our vintage fashion show. Originally scheduled for August 28, we had to cancel because of Hurricane Irene. This Sunday we had blue sky and plenty of sunshine! The interns and volunteers modeling the antique and vintage clothing arrived at the Miller Art Center at noon. After getting dressed we had change to take a few pictures before the fashion show began. Everyone who attended had a great time and agreed it was a wonderful event. Marita Johnson from SAPA TV was gracious enough to film the event so if you missed us on Sunday, look for us on SAPA! 

Vintage hats, SAHS collection

The events this Columbus Day weekend concludes our 2011 season. We will be closed to the public until next spring. If you are interested in visiting the Springfield Art and Historical Society at the Miller Art Center please call us at 802-885-2415 to make an appointment. We will have our annual meeting and pot luck dinner on November __.  Elections of our board of officers will take place at this time. SAHS members and the general public are encouraged and welcomed to attend. Our guest speaker is TBA.

Check back soon for pictures from our vintage fashion show and details about this year’s Empty Bowl Dinner!

Post from VermontVacation.com The Official State of Vermont Tourism Site

Springfield

Historic Springfield is known for its inventive spirit.

While the productive farmland gave the town its early success, it was the Black River Falls’ precipitous drop of 108 feet that powered the community to become a dynamic machine tool center during the early 20th century. In fact, Springfield was so successful that it was viewed as a significant “threat” by Germany during World War II!  Today the gracious historic buildings couldn't be more welcoming. You can explore the region’s history on the Machine Tool Trail which passes through Springfield's historic industrial area and downtown, or visit the Hartness House Inn, which showcases the 1910 Hartness Equatorial Turret Telescope, one of the first tracking telescopes in America. Nearby, the late 18th century Eureka Schoolhouse and 'town lattice type' Baltimore Covered Bridge tell of an earlier era. New England-style churches and the Springfield Art and Historical Society are located downtown, along with the theater that hosted the world premiere of “The Simpsons Movie” in 2007.  The Gallery at the Vault earned Vermont State Craft Center designation in 2009, and there are many fine local restaurants. Annual events include the Windsor County Agricultural Fair and the Stellafane Amateur Telescope Makers Convention. Outdoor recreation starts right in town with a bicycle/pedestrian path that runs along the Black River for four miles to the confluence with the larger Connecticut River.  Known as Hoyt’s Landing, this is a poplular spot for boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and water skiing. Nature enthusiasts also enjoy the North Springfield Bog, several parks, and local, full-service campgrounds. By season, the surrounding forests and trails offer hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Outdoor ice rinks are maintained during the winter months. Several mountain resorts, including Ascutney Mountain, Okemo, Killington, Stratton Mountain, Bromley and Magic Mountain, are close by. Golf enthusiasts can play and dine at Springfield's 18-hole championship Crown Point Country Club, with several other courses in nearby towns. For more information: www.springfieldvt.com , 802.885.2779 or www.springfieldonthemove.org .