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Welcome to South Shire, a Little Hotel Inn, the perfect destination for travelers seeking a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Offering discerning guests stylishly appointed accommodations in a picturesque rural New England setting, this stately Queen Anne Victorian mansion, dating back to 1887, provides an elegant yet unpretentious retreat. Each room is tastefully decorated with period antiques, many featuring working fireplaces and canopy or four-poster beds. After a day of exploring southern Vermont, guests can relax by the grand fireplace in the rich mahogany-paneled parlor library. The charming vermont village of Bennington, with its array of shops and restaurants along Main Street, is just a short stroll away.

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09/13–14/2025

Out in the Open Fall Summit

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Brattleboro, VT

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09/13–14/2025

Out in the Open Fall Summit

Two-day summit in Brattleboro supporting and celebrating rural LGBTQ+ people with workshops, community, and connection.For directions or mor...

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Times TBD

Brattleboro, VT

Throughout October

Exploration Backpack Program

Bennington

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Throughout October

Exploration Backpack Program

Looking for a fun way to nurture your child’s appreciation for the natural world?  Join Hildene's self-guided Into the Woods exploration bac...

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Bennington

09/13/2025

Poultney Historical Society Lecture

Time TBD

Poultney Public Library – Poultney, VT

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09/13/2025

Poultney Historical Society Lecture

Author Dick Smith presents Vermont Firsts and Other Claims to Fame at the Poultney Public Library.For directions or more information, you ar...

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Poultney Public Library – Poultney, VT

09/19/2025

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

5pm

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9pm

Bennington Skatepark

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09/19/2025

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Celebrate the grand opening of the Bennington Skatepark with an evening full of fun, music, and community spirit!


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Bennington Skatepark

09/13/2025

Morning in the Garden

10am

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11am

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – Manchester, VT

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09/13/2025

Morning in the Garden

Enjoy a guided stroll through the Formal and pollinator gardens with a horticulturist. Learn about Hildene’s historic gardens and sustainabl...

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10am

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11am

Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – Manchester, VT

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