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Vermont's Weather Memories
Former WCAX weatherman Stuart Hall takes a journey through his life and career as one of Vermont's best known personalities. He also talks about the many facets of Vermont's weather.
Shows In This Series
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Hate Speech and the First Amendment: The Legal Right to Offend
St. Michael's College Professor Traci Griffith discusses free speech versus hate speech - one is a constitutionally . . .
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The Great Library Heist
Teen summer reading video contest entry for Unmask! 2015 Summer Reading
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Beneath the Surface: The Library Club
Short video produced to promote teen summer reading clubs at local libraries.
Watch Now »
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Electric Guitar Maker Creston Lea
Creston Electric Instruments produces custom guitars, built one at a time by one person near the old barge canal in . . .
Watch Now »
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SKYWARN Spotter Training
National Weather Service Senior Forecaster John Goff presents on the NWS SKYWARN program.
Watch Now »
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Essex Folks: Notable and "Nutz"
Hear stories of some of the most interesting and eccentric folks who lived in Essex throughout the centuries.
Watch Now »
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Traveling in India and Nepal: Adventures in Asia
This presentaion includes information about visiting the Taj Mal, hiking with a sherpa in the foothills of the . . .
Watch Now »
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The Irish Wave in the Green Mountains
Vincent Feeney, author of Finnigans, Slaters & Stonepeggers: A History of the Irish in Vermont offers a presentation . . .
Watch Now »
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Essex Railroad History
Essex Rail Historian Jerry Fox discusses Essex Junction's rich history as a center of rail activity.
Watch Now »
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Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future
UVM Prof. Saleem Ali presents his recent publication Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future . . .
Watch Now »
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Vermont's Railroad Upgrades and Railroad Future
Mike Coates, President of Vermont Rail Systems, speaks about recent upgrades and future plans for Vermont's rail . . .
Watch Now »
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Kayaking Lake Champlain
Margaret Holden & Cathy Frank, authors of A Kayaker’s Guide To Lake Champlain: Exploring the New York, Vermont & . . .
Watch Now »
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Tales of Early Labrador and The Dog Team Tavern
Stanley Knapp offers tales of Labrador doctor and missionary Dr. Wilfred Grenfell. In the second half of the program, . . .
Watch Now »
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Opera for Everyone
Opera expert Toni Hill presents highlights from a small selection of well-loved operas in different eras, with brief . . .
Watch Now »
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Essex's Civil War Soldiers: Where They Traveled, Where They Fought
Historian and author Howard Coffin relates stories of the campaigns and experiences of Essex Civil War veterans.
Watch Now »
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Connecting with Your Neighbors Using Front Porch Forum
Michael Wood-Lewis shares tips and stories about how neighborhoods and towns across Chittenden County are making great . . .
Watch Now »
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One Woman's Solo Motorcycle Trip to the Arctic Circle
Deb Pearson (of Green Mountain Harley Davidson Shop) delivers a travelogue with photos of her journey from Colorado to . . .
Watch Now »
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Take Notice! The History of the Green Mountain Boys
Members of the recreated Colonel Seth Warner's Regiment discuss topics relating to the Revolution and early Vermont . . .
Watch Now »
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Bees Besieged
Bill Mares, Vermont author of BEES BESIEGED, discusses his travels in the United States, interviewing amateur and . . .
Watch Now »
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Rural Vermont: Farm Fresh Meat, Raw Milk and Industrial Hemp for Vermont Agriculture
Vermont farmer Jo Burdett presents the economic need for Vermont farms to be allowed to grow industrial hemp, raise . . .
Watch Now »
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Vermont WWII Pilot Major J. Francis Angier
Marking the 63rd anniversary of his liberation from prison camp, Major J. Francis Angier discusses his aviation career . . .
Watch Now »
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Consuelo Northrup Bailey: A Vermont Pathfinder
In further recognition of Women's History Month, Vermont Historical Society Director J. Kevin Graffagnino gives a . . .
Watch Now »
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Holy War in World History
UVM Professor Emeritus Alfred Andrea offers a lecture on the topic of holy wars throughout world history. He traces . . .
Watch Now »
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Civil War Sites in Vermont
Historian and author Howard Coffin has found fascinating places right here in Vermont connected to the Civil War. . . .
Watch Now »
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Vermont Women in the Abolitionist Movement
Jane Williamson, Director of the Rokeby Museum, gives a talk on what is known about the role of Vermont women in the . . .
Watch Now »
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Iraq Through Guardsmen's Eyes
During 2005-2006 as part of Task Force Saber based in the desert near Ramadi, Vermont Army National Guard Sergeant 1st . . .
Watch Now »
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The Roman Catholic Church: A Center for French-Canadian Vermonters
Professor Andre Senecal shares his knowledge of the centrality of the Catholic faith in the lives of Vermonters whose . . .
Watch Now »
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Memere Catherine Charron: French-Canadian Raconteuse
Storyteller Memere Catherine Charron is the author of "Marguerite's Beluga Family and Other French-Canadian Tales." In . . .
Watch Now »
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Digital Forensics: Everything Leaves a Trace in Cyberspace
Computers - the most rapidly growing technology being employed by criminals - are increasingly the target, instrument, . . .
Watch Now »
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The Big Blue in Essex: Memories of the First Years, 1957 - 2007
This program offers a nostalgic look at the early years of IBM in Essex, Vermont. Featuring memories and stories from . . .
Watch Now »
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Amazing Women of Chittenden County
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone began working toward equality from the day she entered the Hinesburg Academy, a boys high . . .
Watch Now »
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Vision 3000: The Transformation of Humanity in the New Millenium
Futurist Michael Aschenbach's vision offers valuable knowledge to help you better understand the nature of our times, . . .
Watch Now »
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I've Been Working on the Railroad
Vermont author and railroad man Robert C. Jones was a teacher for 32 years, while concurrently pursuing railroad work . . .
Watch Now »
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Beyond 200 Years of Soot and Sweat: 19th Century VT iron, charcoal and limestone industries
This program presents the history and archaeology of Vermont's iron, charcoal and lime industries. Author and . . .
Watch Now »
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Two Vermonts: A Lecture by Paul Searls
Professor Paul Searls, author of "Two Vermonts: Geography and Identity 1865 - 1910," is the initial speaker in the . . .
Watch Now »
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Monument Farms Dairy: The Story from Milly Rooney
Daughter of founders Richard and Margery James, Mrs. Rooney describes the history, hard work and future of this unique . . .
Watch Now »
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Middle East Crisis: Clear and Present Trouble
UVM Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Associate Professor Gary Gause delivers a talk about the current politics and . . .
Watch Now »
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A Vermont World War II Bomber Pilot's Story
Noah Thompson, a Vermont farm boy from Essex and B17 fighter pilot with the 8th Air Force, authored "A Pilot's Story: . . .
Watch Now »
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Digital Camera 202
Essex Jct. Digital Camera expert Wayne Pierce leads experienced digital camera users in learning about photo editing, . . .
Watch Now »
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The Science and Social Issues of Sign Language
Historian and author John Tabak presents his research into the history of American Sign Language.
Watch Now »
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Digital Camera 101: Making Friends with Your Digital Camera
Wayne Pierce demonstrates the basic techniques and skills required for successful use of consumer-level digital still . . .
Watch Now »
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The 100 Best Books for Children
Children's book publisher, Anita Silvey, presents her book based on reading over 125,000 books during her career. . . .
Watch Now »
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Early 20th Century Egypt
Using slides of Egyptian archaeological sites and modern day scenics, UVM Professor Emeritus Jean Davison leads a . . .
Watch Now »
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Witness: A Dramatic Reading
Students from AD Lawton, Essex Middle School and Essex High School present a dramatic reading of Karen Hesse's novel . . .
Watch Now »
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Ghana, My Homeland
Samuel Asiedu-Addo, of UVM's Mathematics and Statistics Department, gives a lecture and slide show travelogue of his . . .
Watch Now »
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Antarctica: Scenes from the Ice with Robert Ricketson
Robert Ricketson shows photographs and tells stories of his time living and working in Antarctica.
Watch Now »
-
Vermont's Weather Memories
Former WCAX weatherman Stuart Hall takes a journey through his life and career as one of Vermont's best known . . .
Watch Now »
-
The War of 1812 in VT: Why There are Skeletons Under the BTV Sidewalks
Jason Roberts, Public Health Analyst, lectures on Vermont's situation prior to the war of 1812 - the military build-up . . .
Watch Now »
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Celebrating Europe's Winter Festivals
The musical group Shayna Punim performs winter festival music from Europe, featuring Hannukah songs.
Watch Now »
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Vietnam Today: A Travelogue by Keith Pillsbury
Keith Pillsbury (1st Lt. Da Nang -Vietnam War) offers a slide show and commentary contrasting the Vietnam he saw as a . . .
Watch Now »
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Vermont's Civil War Hospitals: Reflected in Louisa May Alcott's Hospital Sketches
Vermont historian Howard Coffin presents Vermont Civil War hospitals, in particular the three in Brattleboro, . . .
Watch Now »
-
One Regiment's Story in the Civil War: The 9th Vermont 1862-1865
Several Essex soldiers served in the 9th Ninth Vermont Regiment. At the Brownell Library in Essex Junction on Monday . . .
Watch Now »
-
Hate Speech and the First Amendment: The Legal Right to Offend
St. Michael's College Professor Traci Griffith discusses free speech versus hate speech - one is a constitutionally . . .
Watch Now » -
The Great Library Heist
Teen summer reading video contest entry for Unmask! 2015 Summer Reading
Watch Now » -
Beneath the Surface: The Library Club
Short video produced to promote teen summer reading clubs at local libraries.
Watch Now » -
Electric Guitar Maker Creston Lea
Creston Electric Instruments produces custom guitars, built one at a time by one person near the old barge canal in . . .
Watch Now » -
SKYWARN Spotter Training
National Weather Service Senior Forecaster John Goff presents on the NWS SKYWARN program.
Watch Now » -
Essex Folks: Notable and "Nutz"
Hear stories of some of the most interesting and eccentric folks who lived in Essex throughout the centuries.
Watch Now » -
Traveling in India and Nepal: Adventures in Asia
This presentaion includes information about visiting the Taj Mal, hiking with a sherpa in the foothills of the . . .
Watch Now » -
The Irish Wave in the Green Mountains
Vincent Feeney, author of Finnigans, Slaters & Stonepeggers: A History of the Irish in Vermont offers a presentation . . .
Watch Now » -
Essex Railroad History
Essex Rail Historian Jerry Fox discusses Essex Junction's rich history as a center of rail activity.
Watch Now » -
Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future
UVM Prof. Saleem Ali presents his recent publication Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future . . .
Watch Now » -
Vermont's Railroad Upgrades and Railroad Future
Mike Coates, President of Vermont Rail Systems, speaks about recent upgrades and future plans for Vermont's rail . . .
Watch Now » -
Kayaking Lake Champlain
Margaret Holden & Cathy Frank, authors of A Kayaker’s Guide To Lake Champlain: Exploring the New York, Vermont & . . .
Watch Now » -
Tales of Early Labrador and The Dog Team Tavern
Stanley Knapp offers tales of Labrador doctor and missionary Dr. Wilfred Grenfell. In the second half of the program, . . .
Watch Now » -
Opera for Everyone
Opera expert Toni Hill presents highlights from a small selection of well-loved operas in different eras, with brief . . .
Watch Now » -
Essex's Civil War Soldiers: Where They Traveled, Where They Fought
Historian and author Howard Coffin relates stories of the campaigns and experiences of Essex Civil War veterans.
Watch Now » -
Connecting with Your Neighbors Using Front Porch Forum
Michael Wood-Lewis shares tips and stories about how neighborhoods and towns across Chittenden County are making great . . .
Watch Now » -
One Woman's Solo Motorcycle Trip to the Arctic Circle
Deb Pearson (of Green Mountain Harley Davidson Shop) delivers a travelogue with photos of her journey from Colorado to . . .
Watch Now » -
Take Notice! The History of the Green Mountain Boys
Members of the recreated Colonel Seth Warner's Regiment discuss topics relating to the Revolution and early Vermont . . .
Watch Now » -
Bees Besieged
Bill Mares, Vermont author of BEES BESIEGED, discusses his travels in the United States, interviewing amateur and . . .
Watch Now » -
Rural Vermont: Farm Fresh Meat, Raw Milk and Industrial Hemp for Vermont Agriculture
Vermont farmer Jo Burdett presents the economic need for Vermont farms to be allowed to grow industrial hemp, raise . . .
Watch Now » -
Vermont WWII Pilot Major J. Francis Angier
Marking the 63rd anniversary of his liberation from prison camp, Major J. Francis Angier discusses his aviation career . . .
Watch Now » -
Consuelo Northrup Bailey: A Vermont Pathfinder
In further recognition of Women's History Month, Vermont Historical Society Director J. Kevin Graffagnino gives a . . .
Watch Now » -
Holy War in World History
UVM Professor Emeritus Alfred Andrea offers a lecture on the topic of holy wars throughout world history. He traces . . .
Watch Now » -
Civil War Sites in Vermont
Historian and author Howard Coffin has found fascinating places right here in Vermont connected to the Civil War. . . .
Watch Now » -
Vermont Women in the Abolitionist Movement
Jane Williamson, Director of the Rokeby Museum, gives a talk on what is known about the role of Vermont women in the . . .
Watch Now » -
Iraq Through Guardsmen's Eyes
During 2005-2006 as part of Task Force Saber based in the desert near Ramadi, Vermont Army National Guard Sergeant 1st . . .
Watch Now » -
The Roman Catholic Church: A Center for French-Canadian Vermonters
Professor Andre Senecal shares his knowledge of the centrality of the Catholic faith in the lives of Vermonters whose . . .
Watch Now » -
Memere Catherine Charron: French-Canadian Raconteuse
Storyteller Memere Catherine Charron is the author of "Marguerite's Beluga Family and Other French-Canadian Tales." In . . .
Watch Now » -
Digital Forensics: Everything Leaves a Trace in Cyberspace
Computers - the most rapidly growing technology being employed by criminals - are increasingly the target, instrument, . . .
Watch Now » -
The Big Blue in Essex: Memories of the First Years, 1957 - 2007
This program offers a nostalgic look at the early years of IBM in Essex, Vermont. Featuring memories and stories from . . .
Watch Now » -
Amazing Women of Chittenden County
Lucinda Hinsdale Stone began working toward equality from the day she entered the Hinesburg Academy, a boys high . . .
Watch Now » -
Vision 3000: The Transformation of Humanity in the New Millenium
Futurist Michael Aschenbach's vision offers valuable knowledge to help you better understand the nature of our times, . . .
Watch Now » -
I've Been Working on the Railroad
Vermont author and railroad man Robert C. Jones was a teacher for 32 years, while concurrently pursuing railroad work . . .
Watch Now » -
Beyond 200 Years of Soot and Sweat: 19th Century VT iron, charcoal and limestone industries
This program presents the history and archaeology of Vermont's iron, charcoal and lime industries. Author and . . .
Watch Now » -
Two Vermonts: A Lecture by Paul Searls
Professor Paul Searls, author of "Two Vermonts: Geography and Identity 1865 - 1910," is the initial speaker in the . . .
Watch Now » -
Monument Farms Dairy: The Story from Milly Rooney
Daughter of founders Richard and Margery James, Mrs. Rooney describes the history, hard work and future of this unique . . .
Watch Now » -
Middle East Crisis: Clear and Present Trouble
UVM Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Associate Professor Gary Gause delivers a talk about the current politics and . . .
Watch Now » -
A Vermont World War II Bomber Pilot's Story
Noah Thompson, a Vermont farm boy from Essex and B17 fighter pilot with the 8th Air Force, authored "A Pilot's Story: . . .
Watch Now » -
Digital Camera 202
Essex Jct. Digital Camera expert Wayne Pierce leads experienced digital camera users in learning about photo editing, . . .
Watch Now » -
The Science and Social Issues of Sign Language
Historian and author John Tabak presents his research into the history of American Sign Language.
Watch Now » -
Digital Camera 101: Making Friends with Your Digital Camera
Wayne Pierce demonstrates the basic techniques and skills required for successful use of consumer-level digital still . . .
Watch Now » -
The 100 Best Books for Children
Children's book publisher, Anita Silvey, presents her book based on reading over 125,000 books during her career. . . .
Watch Now » -
Early 20th Century Egypt
Using slides of Egyptian archaeological sites and modern day scenics, UVM Professor Emeritus Jean Davison leads a . . .
Watch Now » -
Witness: A Dramatic Reading
Students from AD Lawton, Essex Middle School and Essex High School present a dramatic reading of Karen Hesse's novel . . .
Watch Now » -
Ghana, My Homeland
Samuel Asiedu-Addo, of UVM's Mathematics and Statistics Department, gives a lecture and slide show travelogue of his . . .
Watch Now » -
Antarctica: Scenes from the Ice with Robert Ricketson
Robert Ricketson shows photographs and tells stories of his time living and working in Antarctica.
Watch Now » -
Vermont's Weather Memories
Former WCAX weatherman Stuart Hall takes a journey through his life and career as one of Vermont's best known . . .
Watch Now » -
The War of 1812 in VT: Why There are Skeletons Under the BTV Sidewalks
Jason Roberts, Public Health Analyst, lectures on Vermont's situation prior to the war of 1812 - the military build-up . . .
Watch Now » -
Celebrating Europe's Winter Festivals
The musical group Shayna Punim performs winter festival music from Europe, featuring Hannukah songs.
Watch Now » -
Vietnam Today: A Travelogue by Keith Pillsbury
Keith Pillsbury (1st Lt. Da Nang -Vietnam War) offers a slide show and commentary contrasting the Vietnam he saw as a . . .
Watch Now » -
Vermont's Civil War Hospitals: Reflected in Louisa May Alcott's Hospital Sketches
Vermont historian Howard Coffin presents Vermont Civil War hospitals, in particular the three in Brattleboro, . . .
Watch Now » -
One Regiment's Story in the Civil War: The 9th Vermont 1862-1865
Several Essex soldiers served in the 9th Ninth Vermont Regiment. At the Brownell Library in Essex Junction on Monday . . .
Watch Now »