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Talking about the history of the Estey Organ Company
The One and Only Brattleboro!
In the heart of downtown
At the Brattleboro Common
Brooks House

Guided Brattleboro History Walking Tour

By Brattleboro History Walking Tours
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Overview

Designed as a fundraiser, volunteers from the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club have created a fabulous walking history tour of city centre Brattleboro. A great introduction to Brattleboro, Vermont's illustrious history, tours walk from one end of Main Street to the other (approximately 7/10 of a mile). There are about 7 stops along the way where we talk about Brattleboro's history and culture. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and includes a private tour of the unique Latchis Theatre. Kids are welcome, but the tour is designed for adults.

Funds raised go towards the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club's various scholarships and charitable projects that support our local community.

Tours take place mainly outdoors on select Saturdays, so may be cancelled for severe weather.

Activity location

  • Plaza Park
    • 1 Main Street
    • 05301, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 S Main St
    • 1 South Main Street
    • 05301, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedIncludes the tour of city centre Brattleboro and Latchis Theatre

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza Park
  • 15m
The tour begins at Plaza Park (across from the Brattleboro Museum & Arts Centre and the Brattleboro Co-op) where we talk about the Abenaki Native Americans, the colonial days, and the founding of Brattleboro. We also talk about William Brattle.
Latchis Theater
  • 15m
A short private tour of the Latchis theatre - a unique art deco building in the heart of city centre. This is a cinema as well as a performing arts venue. Wait until you see the ceiling!
Elliot Street
  • 10m
After the Latchis, we travel to Elliot Street where we talk about the Water Cures, Total Loss Farm and the Common Ground Restaurant. This is now a bustling street in Brattleboro.
The Brooks House
  • 15m
From Elliot Street, we travel up Main Street and stop at the Brooks House and talk about the 1870s reconstruction of Brattleboro. We also talk about Rudyard Kipling's time in Brattleboro and the struggles of 2011 in city centre.
Centre Congregational Church
  • 10m
Outside the Congregational Church we talk about the Estey Organ Company. The Centre Church steeple holds an interesting storey as well.
Wells Fountain
  • 10m
After a stop overlooking the Connecticut River, we travel up to Wells Fountain where we discuss Jubilee Jim Fisk. You can also see an important (recent) art installation here.
Brattleboro Common
  • 15m
Our last stop is at the Brattleboro Commons where we discuss the Vermont Republic, the civil war and the Brattleboro Retreat. This is where the tour will end, after which you are free to explore town at your leisure. Art galleries, book stores, great restaurants and boutique shops make Brattleboro quite unique for such a small town!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPlaza Park
    • 1 Main Street
    • 05301, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE1 S Main St
    • 1 South Main Street
    • 05301, Brattleboro, Vermont, United States

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