Coming Events
AUGUST 23 (4:-6PM) SPONSOR RECOGNITION EVENT: at the Museum.
We owe a great debt of gratitude to our faithful sponsors.
Join us to salute them with a special Sunday afternoon of
fine food and entertainment.
Vermont storyteller Bill Torrey’s tales make you glad to be a Vermonter!
AUGUST 28:(6PM) 500 Card Party (recurring)
Upstairs at the Historical Society.
$10 ante, with cash prizes and refreshments
SEPTEMBER 18 (6PM) 500 Card Party (recurring)
Upstairs at the Historical Society.
$10 ante, with cash prizes and refreshments
SEPTEMBER 25: (6PM) until done…
The CALCUTTA, hosted by the ABBY.
This Limited Seating event sells-out quickly. Fine food, fast-paced fun,
cash bar. An outstanding evening with a silent auction of classy gifts,
a rich raffle, and the exciting count-down to that Pot of Gold.
Every one leaves happy…and a few leave rich!
OCTOBER TBD A REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TWEETED, at the Sheldon School
John Vincent, a Renaissance man of many disciplines, brings his
letterpress printing skills (and printing press) to remind his audience
that the road to Revolution was founded and fed by the printed word.
As Marshall McLuhan framed it:
The medium is the message! Underwritten by the
Vermont Humanities Council
Monthly Meetings:
We hold monthly meetings on third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Historical Society (200 Bridge St). All are welcome — contact us if you want to join by video conference!
500 Card Parties
This event resumes in Spring 2026 on the final Friday of the month at 6pm.
$10 entry fee and bring your own beverage. Snacks are optional.
Recently concluded Events
Sheldon Old Home Days 2026: weekend of July 25th, 2026
Go to the link above for more details on this amazing event.
Saturday, May 23: Barn Quilt Therapy by Kimberly Hess
Join us for a hands-on Barn Quilt class where creativity rules, perfection is optional, and everyone leaves with a stunning barn quilt of their own. No barn or experience required — just show up ready to have fun!
Click on the link below to register. Don’t wait too long…..these popular classes fill up quickly!!
October 25, 2025
Book signing and presentation by author of “The Weight of Snow and Regret”, Elizabeth Gauffreau
October 11, 2025
A Brief Look at the Life and Times of Jeffrey Brace, with Genealogist Joann Polanshek
September 19, 2025
4th Annual Calcutta Fundraiser and Silent Auction at the Abbey Restaurant
August 9, 2025
“Savor the Summer” community BBQ and opening of the museum second floor
May 17, 2025
Terry Lovelette book signing