The Board of Trustees at the Park-McCullough House Association, Inc. would like to share the permanent hire of Polly Raine as Museum Director for the organization. Polly was hired as Interim Operations Manager in June 2023, to oversee the operations of the Park-McCullough, Historic Governor's Mansion.
Read More…The transition in Staffing at the community-centric nonprofit from Jeanne to Maeve offers an opportunity to honor past successes and plan for the exciting seasons of events ahead. The Staff and Board at the Park-McCullough look forward to learning of Jeanne's great new adventures and welcome Maeve with excitement for the next era of public and private events.
Read More(North Bennington, Vermont) – The Board of Trustees at Park McCullough House Association is pleased to announce new staff member Polly Raine has joined their team as Interim Operations Manager.
Polly comes to Park-McCullough with extensive experience in nonprofit administration, a deep appreciation for historic homes, and a background steeped in the arts and culture. Most recently, she held the position of Creative & Marketing Director at Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont. In her time with Hildene…
Read MoreIt is with sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces the departure of Christopher Oldham as Executive Director of the Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion effective mid-June. Stacey New will also be exiting as board president and Kelly Clarke Harrington will be coming in as interim board president.
When Chris Oldham was hired in late 2019, the Park-McCullough House Association Board of Directors selected him for his proven skills to increase the visibility of an organization and create a sense of community. Over the past three years, Oldham has solidified and expanded the organization’s mission to continue the Park & McCullough legacies of enriching our community through a dynamic exploration of history and the arts.
Read MoreNORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion will install a new heating system and insulation to its historic carriage barn this spring to convert the space into a year-round facility.
The house's executive director, Chris Oldham, said he immediately started assessing ways to generate income when started in the position a little over a year ago. (Bennington Banner February 18, 2021)
NORTH BENNINGTON — Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion has announced the creation of the Mary Fiedner Historic Scholarship Program to assist Bennington area students who plan to attend college, focusing on history-related studies. Scholarships will soon be available to students who are enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited institution. (Bennington Banner September 29 2020)
NORTH BENNINGTON — This Saturday, clothing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries will be on display at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion in an exclusive exhibition for the public.
The collection, which belonged to the Park-McCullough family, contains several clothing items that have never been seen by the public. Included are several wedding dresses, daytime gowns, evening and formalwear, as well as children's clothing and accessories.
"It is great to see the house alive and active. I am incredibly excited about the Elegance Exhibition because it showcases artifacts that the public has never seen," said Christopher Oldham, executive director of Park-McCullough. "There is so much to share with our community. There are over 100,000 items that once belonged to the family, and we are looking forward to organizing more exhibits from our collection." (Bennington Banner September 10 2020)
Park McCullough House lit up for holidays - Bennington Banner November 25 2020
Read MoreNORTH BENNINGTON — Peter Herdrich, the chief executive officer of the Cultural Capital Group, has joined the board of the Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion, the organization has announced.
Herdrich is a co-founder of The Antiquities Coalition, a leading international NGO, whose mission is to stop the looting and illicit trade in cultural heritage property. With Cultural Capital, he serves as the principal investigator on the cultural preservation technology startup, the Digital Library of the Middle East, working with partners across the Middle East and North Africa. Not-for-profit clients include Red Arch Cultural Heritage Law & Policy Research, for whom he consults on the K-9 Artifact Finders project; Empire Archival Discovery Network; FamilySearch; and the Roper Center for Public Opinion…
Read MoreNORTH BENNINGTON — On Wednesday, the Bennington Branch of the American Association of University Women will throw a gala event to mark the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment and honor three generations of suffragists who struggled for close to a century to gain women the right to vote.
Read MoreNORTH BENNINGTON — Children — and adults, too — who want to enjoy reading and nature at the same time can head to the Park-McCullough House, where the McCullough Free Library has installed a StoryWalk, a self-guided, page-by-page walk along a path.
Read MoreNew beginnings at Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion
NORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion, which will have its COVID-delayed reopening on Friday, July 3, has been called one of the most significant and best-preserved Victorian mansions in New England.
Read MoreNORTH BENNINGTON — For the first time in 10 years, a historic mansion-museum in town will be opening its doors to the public this holiday season.
The Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion, also known as the Park-McCullough House, is hosting "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" on Saturday. It features a tree lighting, an appearance by Santa and tractor rides within the property.
Read MoreThe spirit of Christmas returned to the Park McCullough House in North Bennington for the first time in a decade on Sunday, with musical performances, tractor rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Produced in partnership with the John G. McCullough Free Library, “An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Park-McCullough” offered a free afternoon of holiday entertainment to scores of children — and plenty of adults, too.
Read MoreWe want to create a Park-McCullough experience. One that is lasting. And one that the community can be proud of.
Read MoreThe Park-McCullough House Association, one of the region’s oldest, and most important historic houses and cultural centers, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has hired Christopher Oldham as its new Executive Director.
Read MoreA big thank you to everyone who attended the 2017 Garden GALA! We are already looking forward to planning something special for 2018!
Read MoreOn Saturday, Park-McCullough ushered a stunning 415 guests through our doors for opening day. For those of you that attended, we thank you. If you fell in love with the house and want to learn more, we are open today, for full tours!
Read MoreThe Park-McCullough House Association is pleased to announced that it has been awarded a $2,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation’s Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF), in partnership with the University of Vermont Extension.
Read MoreIt’s Membership Season for Park-McCullough House, and we hope you’ll be a part of our 2017 community. In an effort to be more conscious of the environment, we encourage you to to read more and join online. We hope you will join us for another exciting season in North Bennington.
Read MoreThe Historic Park McCullough House is the crown jewel of North Bennington, Vermont. The grounds are open daily, and tours are available on weekends. Contact us avout Weddings and Private Events
Watch spring unfurl during weekly wildflower walks through The Mile Around Woods! Members of the Bennington Garden Club lead the way and lend their expertise!
Watch spring unfurl during weekly wildflower walks through The Mile Around Woods! Members of the Bennington Garden Club lead the way and lend their expertise!
This is a Mother’s Day experience to remember. Join Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Erin Labovitz for a gathering of grace and gratitude, including readings, a walk through nature, and tea time on the veranda. For mothers and those who appreciate them!
Watch spring unfurl during weekly wildflower walks through The Mile Around Woods! Members of the Bennington Garden Club lead the way and lend their expertise!
Watch spring unfurl during weekly wildflower walks through The Mile Around Woods! Members of the Bennington Garden Club lead the way and lend their expertise!
