We are officially in the midst of "stick season." It was a beautiful fall, and for that, we are grateful. Observing the change of the seasons from the corner of Park and West Streets in North Bennington is always a treat.
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"Park-McCullough House board seeks increased Village payment"
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NORTH BENNINGTON — Representatives of the Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion asked the Village Trustees for a $3,500 increase in the amount the town puts in its budget for the organization. [Hart said that he moved to Vermont four years ago. “I had no way to build community.” Park McCullough House “has been a wonderful way for me to meet people in the community,” he said.]
Read MoreOur Latest, September 2024
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The season may be winding down, but it’s not too late to engage with all that is happening at the Park-McCullough. One more Afternoon Tea. One more Wine & Cheese. One more Cigar & Bar. Hearts Beat Loud will be playing for movie night, and of course, you can’t miss the Annual North Bennington Village Block Party on the 29th!
Read MoreOur Latest, August 2024
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With so much to do this August, you’ll have a hard time choosing! Of course, with Living Room Theatre in residence and writer/director Randolyn Zinn’s Amor & Psyche in its last handful of days, we encourage you to reserve your seats now!
Read MoreOur Latest, July 2024
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It feels like the season has just begun and yet so many fantastic events have transpired, seasonal series are well underway, and a small handful of significant milestones have been achieved in support of our mission. It's been truly a pleasure to have you, whether for an exhibition opening, social gathering, theater, music, yoga, croquet... the list goes on! We're approaching the halfway mark, and we've got so much more to offer.
Read MoreOur Latest, June 2024
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She spent her early years with her family in the "Big House" capturing the hearts of many with her art and her nature. When Ella Sallie McCullough joined the Community of St. Mary in 1903, she left her family brokenhearted for a life purpose she was determined to and succeeded in seeing through.
Read MoreOur Latest, May 2024
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Spring has sprung! The gardens are being tidied, window boxes filled, furniture dusted, and a great many plans are coming together that are sure to engage the community and visitors in the coming months. Be a part of the 2024 season!
Read MorePark-McCullough Celebrates a New Museum Director
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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 MoreResponsibility for Event Management at the Park-McCullough Changes Hands
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…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 MoreInterim Operations Manager Hired at Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion→
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(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 MoreLeadership Change at Park-McCullough
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It 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 MoreCarriage barn warming to the idea of year-round events
/NORTH 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)
Park-McCullough Mansion establishes scholarship
/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)
'Elegance': Park-McCullough House gives public exclusive look at historical clothing
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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
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Park McCullough House lit up for holidays - Bennington Banner November 25 2020
Read MoreNew trustee joins Park-McCullough board
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NORTH 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 MoreGala, film premiere to celebrate centennial of women's suffrage
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NORTH 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 MoreStoryWalk opens at Park-McCullough House
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NORTH 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
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New 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 MoreHouse To Host an Old-Fashioned Christmas→
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NORTH 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.
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