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Vermont Celebrates 250th Town Anniversaries |  | Seventy Vermont towns have celebrated their 250-year old histories over the past two years. | | And this year, 36 more villages, towns, and cities will mark their birthdays. With events ranging from parades and fireworks, to exhibits, performances and a first-ever Arts Festival, you're sure to experience enthusiastic townspeople sharing their pride in the past and their excitement about today and tomorrow. Plan to take in a town celebration during your visit to Vermont, and you'll find out what living in the Green Mountain State is all about. |  | Duxbury kicks of a season of events on Friday, June 7, 2013, with an opening ceremony, community festival and parade. For this and more - including a great opportunity to tour Duxbury's four stunning B&Bs tucked away in the wooded hills, visit http://www.duxbury250.com/events.html |  |
There are a variety of activities taking place to celebrate this Connecticut River town's birthday. Plan to take in exhibits, a series of talks exploring Newbery’s historic past, Railroad Day, concerts, a rededication of the historic Bayley-Hazen Military Road, and the opportunity to purchase a souvenir book published for the 250th. For a complete schedule, visit http://www.celebrate250.org/ |  |
One of the ways that Waterbury is celebrating the past is by doing something entirely new. The first ever Waterbury Arts Festival takes place on July 12 and 13. With lots of creative folks in this town, the festival is sure to please. More information is found at http://waterburyartsfest.com/
|  | Milton has activities planned throughout the year. The Grand 250th Celebration, featuring a parade, music, food, and fireworks, takes place on July 4th, 2013. Read more at http://www.milton250.org/ |
But what about the backstory? | | Why it is that so many towns have practically the same anniversary? Read on! | |
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