This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Summer Education Programs Plentiful in Bennington Area
Three major summer education efforts operated in Bennington this season. Head Start serves 64 disadvantaged youngsters aged 4, 5, and 6 from the southern county, with sessions June 19 to July 28 at the Elementary School. Activities include physical dental and optical exams, plus media and classroom practice introductions led by teachers Mrs. Sausville, Mrs. Emerson, Mrs. Hamilton, and Mrs. Riddle. Each class hosts 16 children with college and high school helpers, roving aides, and a pediatrician, nurse, and cook on staff. The Ford Foundation sponsored June 26 to August 4 Cooperative Curriculum Development program enrolls 274 area students in reading, writing, science and arts across Arlington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, and Bennington schools, led by Michael L. Russo with John G. Herlihy directing. A remedial and math program for 198 students in grades 1-6 runs weekdays mornings with several teachers across multiple schools. a Title I Ford Foundation program enrolls 20 students in a practical arts track.