En iyi Brattle podcastleri (2025)

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Episode 79: More of the Best of 2024 2:34:01

12d ago2:34:01

2:34:01

With the Oscars just days away, we conclude our annual deep dive into more of our favorites from the past year, including most of the films nominated for Academy Awards, alongside many more smaller films that may not have caught the attention of our listeners, and numerous favorite 2024 movies suggested by our audience through voice messages.…

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BHS Audio Tour-Bradshaws 4:37

4d ago4:37

4:37

In 1823 the Bradshaw's rented a two floor wooden building on Main Street. The building was originally a harness shop, but the Bradshaw’s had other ideas for the structure. They were the first African American family to settle in Brattleboro. Here's the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS #503-Gardiner Chandler and Vt Statehood 6:39

6d ago6:39

6:39

On March 4, 1791 Vermont officially joined the USA. Brattleboro's representative to the convention to ratify the US Constitution was from one of the most loyal Tory families in New England. Here's the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e502-Dairies and Milk Delivery 5:10

13d ago5:10

5:10

Remember when dairy farms used to dot the Vermont countryside? Fifty years ago, there were almost 4000 Vermont farms milking cows. Now, the state has less than 500 dairy farms. Here in Windham County the numbers are similar. Thirty years ago, there were about 75 dairy farms in the southeastern corner of Vermont. Today there are less than 20. This w…

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Bridge Projects 10:25

14d ago10:25

10:25

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 18, 2025, and previews a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale Board of Selectmen scheduled for March 3 and a special meeting scheduled for March 6. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 18: Meeting Materials, Watch Brattleboro voters, here's some helpful info…

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BHS e501-Brattleboro Memories and Dunham Brothers 5:48

18d ago5:48

5:48

Brattleboro Historical Society is about to unveil a project to reach locals and visitors who are either in Brattleboro for a look or visiting via the BHS website. The project is titled “Memories of Brattleboro”. We are in the process of developing historic site markers for Brattleboro’s historic properties. A brief description will include a QR cod…

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Utility Rate Study, Department Updates 10:25

26d ago10:25

10:25

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 4, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for February 18. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The Rec & Parks Department is adding new youth programs in February. The Winter Carnival kicks off on Feb. 15. View the project p…

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BHS e500-Mary Howe and William Brattle's Borough Pageant 1912 5:49

27d ago5:49

5:49

In 1912 soprano Mary Howe was the featured performer at the four day Brattleboro Pageant on Island Park. The Pageant was an historical review of Brattleboro's past. We thought this might be an appropriate topic for our 500th podcast of local history. These podcasts are an effort, on our part, to expand on our understandings of Brattleboro's past.…

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BHS e499-Moving Pictures and Lillian Gish 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

The first moving pictures to play in Brattleboro came to town in 1899. In 1921 the first major motion picture filmed in Vermont was shown in the Town Hall Auditorium. It starred Lillian Gish and was filmed north of here in the Connecticut River Valley. The movie was said to be "the greatest entertainment of its kind ever seen in Brattleboro.”…

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BHS e498-Jim Fisk and a Middle School Rap 6:59

1M ago6:59

6:59

This week is about Jim Fisk...the man who caused an economic panic known as "Black Friday". He was quite a wheeler-dealer and had several ties to Brattleboro. 7th grade BAMS students tell his story and rap about his impact on the country.Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Selectboard Approves Budget 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 21, 2025, and previews a special meeting scheduled for January 28 and a regular meeting on February 4. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 21: Meeting Materials, Watch Jan. 28: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewal…

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BHS e497 Edward C. Crosby + Spheres of Usefulness 6:34

2M ago6:34

6:34

Edward C. Crosby was part of the 2nd generation of Crosby's to have a positive influence on Brattleboro. He was a prominent businessman who balanced his self-interests with the needs of the community. Here's his story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 78: Some of the Best of 2024 2:30:01

2M ago2:30:01

2:30:01

In our annual deep dive into some of our favorite, mostly lesser-known titles of the past year, we touch on 50 films recommended by at least two, if not all four hosts. If you think 2024 was not a great year for movies, this might change your mind. We also pay tribute to friend of the Brattle and personal hero to us all, David Lynch, who passed awa…

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Preparing for RTM 7:46

2M ago7:46

7:46

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 7, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for January 21. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 7: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter…

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BHS e495 Clarina Howard Nichols song and story from BAMS 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

BAMS students rap and tell the story of local hero Clarina Irene Howard Nichols. She was a pragmatic, hands-on advocate for Women's Rights, the Abolition of Slavery, and the Temperance Movement. Throughout her life she campaigned for equal opportunity and the protection of the vulnerable. This is her story...…

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BHS e496-Clarina Howard Nichols-A Name We Should Know! BAMS rap 2:22

2M ago2:22

2:22

7th grade students created a rap about local hero Clarina Nichols with the help of artificial intelligence. This is their recording...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Budget Reductions 6:39

2M ago6:39

6:39

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 17, 2024, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025. SHOW NOTES — Dec 17: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach out…

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Episode 77: New Years with the Marx Brothers 2:00:01

2M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Every January 1st, The Brattle kicks off the new year with a Marx Brothers marathon. 2025 seemed an ideal year to dive deep into the history and films of the legendary comedic team of siblings whose films and distinctive humor have endured for nearly a century and still have as much to say about contemporary times as they did in the 1920s, '30s and…

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BHS e494-Jimmy Carter in Brattleboro 1976 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

Jimmy Carter visited Brattleboro in January of 1976. He was one of fifteen candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. Here's the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e493-Elm Corners 5:56

3M ago5:56

5:56

Elm Corners is located at the intersection of Maple and Guilford Streets. This is the history of this section of Brattleboro which used to be the southeastern boundary of Centreville village. The story goes back to the 1750's...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e492-Toad Hill and Wells Fountain 6:20

3M ago6:20

6:20

In the 1980's a concerted community effort led to the creation of Wells Fountain Park in the area of town that used to be known as Toad Hill. This is the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Vacant Building Ordinance, Charter Commission Update 8:14

3M ago8:14

8:14

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on December 3, 2024, and previews the final meeting of the year, which is scheduled for December 17. SHOW NOTES — Dec. 3: Meeting Materials, Watch Dec 17: Meeting Materials Visit the FY26 Budget page here. Improvements to traffic flow around the General …

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BHS e491-Larkin Mead, Artist 5:38

3M ago5:38

5:38

Larkin Mead was a world-renowned sculptor with many pieces on display in museums across the country. Locally he is remembered for his Recording Angel, Ceres-the Goddess of Agriculture atop the Vt. Capitol Building, statues of Ethan Allen and Abraham Lincoln. Here's the rest of his story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e490-Burnham Foundry and Silver Spoon 4:55

3M ago4:55

4:55

A pre-1835 silver spoon was recently donated to the historical society. It was made by local silversmith John Burnham. Here's the story of how the 200 year old spoon made its way to our collection...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Episode 76: Talkin' Movies with Poppy War Author RF Kuang 1:15:01

3M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

In November, The Brattle invited bestselling author, cinephile, and Brattle regular Rebbeca Kuang to program a day of movies in conjunction with the release of a special collector's edition of her first novel, The Poppy War. That whole day of screenings sold out rapidly, so we invited her onto the podcast to share her thoughts on watching movies, h…

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Police Substation, Solid Waste Decisions 11:40

3M ago11:40

11:40

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes a special Selectboard meeting held on November 12, 2024, and a regular meeting on November 19. He then previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 3. SHOW NOTES — Nov. 12: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 19: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View committ…

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BHS e489-Joe Spano and Motorcycle Interview 10:10

4M ago10:10

10:10

This week we feature an interview with local 80 year old motorcyclist Joe Spano. Joe visited Brattleboro Area Middle School last week and shared his experiences with the local history class.Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e488-1910 Railroad Strike 6:18

4M ago6:18

6:18

In late July, 1910, Brattleboro was in the middle of a railroad strike. The town was at a standstill and financial tensions filled the air. There were about 20 trains that stopped here on a daily basis. At the time, most industries in Brattleboro shipped their goods by rail, and passenger transport along the lines was also a preferred way to get fr…

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BHS e487-Gene Ferriter and the Bridge Street Crossing 5:48

4M ago5:48

5:48

Gene Ferriter was the train depot gatekeeper for 57 years. He saw many changes during his time with the railroad. Here's a bit of his story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Budget, Solid Waste Discussions Continue 9:51

4M ago9:51

9:51

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes Selectboard meetings held on October 30, November 5, and November 12. He then previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 30: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 5: Special Meeting, Watch; Regular Meeting, Watch Nov. 12: Meeting Materials Visit t…

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BHS e486-Daylight Savings and World War I 6:46

4M ago6:46

6:46

Daylight Savings Time first came to the United States during World War I. This recording shares how Brattleboro dealt with the shift in time...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e485-History of the Vt. Creemee 5:03

4M ago5:03

5:03

The creemee first arrived in Vt. in 1951. The first creemee stand in this area was in Dummerston, next to Dutton Pines State Park in 1952. Brattleboro's first stand was the Freeze King Creemee Drive In on Canal Street, built in 1953. In 1955 it became the Hillside Dairy Freeze. Here's the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Solid Waste, Police Substation, FY26 Budget 10:51

4M ago10:51

10:51

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Selectboard meeting held on October 15, 2024, and previews a special meeting scheduled during the Community Safety Fair & Forum and a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 15: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Community Safety project …

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BHS e484-Stephen R. Bradley: Star Spangled Banner and the 12th Amendment 6:33

5M ago6:33

6:33

Stephen R. Bradley, from Westminster, was one of Vermont's first US Senators. In fact, he was on the negotiation team that sealed the deal with New York and the United States, and brought Vermont into the Union. As Senator he put forth the bill which created the Flag Act of 1794. This law placed 15 stars and stripes on the US flag. He also proposed…

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Episode 75: Outside The Box October 2:10:02

5M ago2:10:02

2:10:02

For this year's "spooky season" episode, we take a look at some outside-the-box options for October viewing. From those lesser-known or under-celebrated horror movies to counter-programing options to comedies and thrillers with a cozy, Halloweeny vibe, Ian, Ivy, Ned, Alissa, and our listeners have suggestions for you.…

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BHS e483-Stephen R. Bradley: Vermont joins the Union 7:52

5M ago7:52

7:52

Stephen R. Bradley was very influential in the negotiations between Vermont, New York and the U.S. government when Vermont requested to join the United States. This recording tells the story of Bradley's involvement in the judicial, military, and political aspects of the negotiations.Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e482- Stephen R. Bradley Part 1 6:06

5M ago6:06

6:06

Stephen R. Bradley was instrumental in winning recognition of Vermont by the newly established United States of America. This is a story of his early experiences in Vermont.Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Pool Project Updates, Solid Waste Options 10:30

5M ago10:30

10:30

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on October 1, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15. SHOW NOTES — Oct. 1: Meeting Materials, Watch View the Pool Project page here. The pool conceptual designs are here. View the Community Safety…

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BHS e481-Four Significant Estey Organ Employees 6:32

5M ago6:32

6:32

This recording marks the tenth year of BAMS students' collaboration with the historical society in the production of these local history recordings. For a span of approximately 100 years the Estey Company built over 500,000 reed organs and 3,000 pipe organs. The Estey Organ Company is said to have been the largest, and longest lasting, reed organ c…

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Ordinance Updates, State Legislative Priorities 9:11

6M ago9:11

9:11

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on September 17 and 19, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1. SHOW NOTES — Sept. 17: Meeting materials, Watch Sept. 19: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. Ballo…

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BHS e480-Discoveries: Foot Warmers and Scales 6:53

6M ago6:53

6:53

Our artifact collection continues to generate stories from the past...Here are two tales researched and told by BHS President Lee Ha...a doctor's scale and an 1830's foot warmer used at churchBrattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e479-A Doctor's Tale...Edward R. Lynch 5:55

6M ago5:55

5:55

Carol Farrington shares information about the life of Dr. Edward R. Lynch, founder of Melrose Hospital in West Brattleboro, which operated from 1907 until the Doctor's death in 1930...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e478-EsteyFest '24 and Walking Tour 5:57

6M ago5:57

5:57

In the next few weeks the Brattleboro Historical Society and Estey Organ Museum will offer many opportunities to explore the history of the Estey Organ Company AND experience various free performances featuring Estey reed organs. Here's the story..Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Acceptable Community Conduct Ordinance 9:27

6M ago9:27

9:27

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on September 3, 2024, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 and a special meeting to be held on Thursday, September 19. SHOW NOTES — Sept. 3: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project…

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Episode 74: Lauren Bacall Centennial Tribute 2:30:01

6M ago2:30:01

2:30:01

We pay tribute to one of our favorite movie stars on the occasion of what would have been her 100th birthday. Lauren Bacall's early films played a major role in the history of the Brattle Theatre, and she's a figure all four of us have long admired. We take a deep dive into some of Bacall's most revered pictures as well as some of her lesser-known …

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BHS e477-Mary Rogers' Suffrage Story 5:35

6M ago5:35

5:35

Mary Rogers was likely a child of an enslaved family. She became a housekeeper and may have been the first woman of color in Brattleboro to vote for President in the 1920 election. Here's her story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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BHS e476-Mary Lou Williams-Jazz Innovator, Political Activist 5:59

6M ago5:59

5:59

In 1944 pianist Mary Lou Williams did something that had never been done before. She headlined an integrated traveling musical revue that toured the country to advocate for a particular Presidential candidate. In the 1940’s most stage and concert performances were segregated. However, this multi-racial revue featured a mixture of musical styles. Wo…

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Downtown Safety Action Plan 8:30

7M ago8:30

8:30

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 20 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024. SHOW NOTES — August 20: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. The Downtown Safety Action Plan discussed during the Aug.…

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BHS e475-Benjamin Hall and Early Vermont History 5:55

7M ago5:55

5:55

At the young age of 22 Benjamin Hall began compiling early Vt history from the eastern side of the state. In the mid-1800's most Vt history books focused on the western side of the Green Mountains. Benjamin Hall fixed that problem. Here's the story...Brattleboro Historical Society tarafından oluşturuldu

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Developing Safety Zones 8:23

7M ago8:23

8:23

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 6 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Show notes — August 6: Meeting materials, watch August 20: Meeting materials Confirm your voter info is up-to-date before September 1. Take the pool survey before the A…

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