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Welcome to the Starksboro Village Meeting House

The Meeting House, located in the center of the Village of Starksboro, Vermont, is at the center of Starksboro, Vermont's rich history.

Fourth of July in Starksboro

STARKSBORO'S 250th COMMEMORATIONS
ON JULY 5th

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, enjoy two offerings in Starksboro to help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

At 12:30 pm, there is a tour of the 1802 Starksboro Village Cemetery, Cecilia Elwert as the host. A number of Revolutionary War soldiers who lived in Starksboro are buried there. Parking in Parsonage Road lot of Robinson School.

This is followed at 2:00 pm at the historic Starksboro Village Meeting House by a presentation by Michael Blakeslee. He will talk about the religious nature of Vermont at the time of the Revolutionary War and then will give a political sermon from the same period.

Light refreshments to follow. Parking in the town center lot.

The events, cosponsored by the Starksboro Historical Society and Village Meeting House Society, are free and open to the public.

The Meeting House is located at 2875 VT Route 116, a short distance north of the cemetery.

Starksboro:
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the USA

July 4th, 2:50 EDT, Let Freedom Ring: National Bell Ringing

Let Freedom Ring-July 4 th across the nation from sea to shining sea. The national bell ringing of 13 tolls references the original 13 colonies that composed the United States of America in 1776.

You can participate at 2:50 pm from your home by ringing a handheld bell

The rope-pulled bell at Robinson School at the route 116 entrance, the Baptist Church or the Village Meeting House will be rung with one more toll for Vermont, the 14 th state of the union.

If you do not have a bell to ring you can get a free app to bring a bell tower right to your fingertips on either an iPhone or Android. Click the link for Bell Ringing Americas250th.

July 5th, 12:30 pm Tour of 1802 Village Cemetery led by a VT Old Cemetery Association volunteer; host Cecilia Elwert. Parking in Parsonage Road lot of Robinson School.

July 5th, 2:00 pm, at the Starksboro Village Meeting House Period Sermon and religious history in Vermont at the time of the revolution, presented by Mike Blakeslee, refreshments following.

July 10th, 7:00-9:00 pm Barn Dance, at the Hurd’s barn, 367 Rublee Road, Starksboro, Lausanne Allen, calling, the band, Town Hollers. Please Bring a Lawn chair for seating.

Saturday, July 11th, Festivities at Cota Field Please bring your lawn chairs & water bottle. Rain date, Sunday, July 12 th (no wagon rides provided on Sunday).

10:00 - 11:00 Fire Dept Extrication Demonstration at the Fire Station 3902 VT Route 116
11:00 - 1:00, Horse-drawn wagon rides provided by David Russell
11:00 - 12:00, Hand mowing demonstration and vintage farm equipment exhibit provided by Dan Baker.
11:00 -1:00, Demonstration of working with natural roofing slate, basic sheet metal techniques led by Galen Helms and members of G. Helms Construction.
12:00 - 2:00, Fiber Frolic led by Lausanne Allen with members of Twist O’ Wool Guild, Strands, and 4-H youth.
1:00 - Starksboro Group Photo
12:00 - 2:00 TBD games for kids, supervised by TBD, corn hole for adults,
12:00- 2:00 - LUNCH Vegetarian option and BBQ brisket sliders or burgers from grass feed beef donated by G. Helms Construction LLC.

Food provided by donation with all proceeds directed to the restoration of the Baptist Church’s belfry. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will be provided

Time Capsule items can be dropped off at the Town Office until the end of the month. An item that fits in the palm of your hand please

Starksboro Village Meeting House Raffle

Win this original watercolor painting in our 2026 raffle to benefit the Starksboro Village Meeting House Restoration Fund.

Meeting House Raffle

This stunning watercolor of the "Southern Approach" to Starksboro
from around 1910 will be yours if you are lucky!

The painting is on display at the Town Offices
where tickets can be purchased,
or from any Board member.

Thank you for your support as we continue work
to restore and maintain the Meeting House.

This raffle is for the artwork only. The Meeting House is hopeful to use the image for future fundraising activities.

The Meeting House is the proud sponsor of the Starksboro Historical Society website.

The Meeting House is an active part of Starksboro today, sponsoring local events, fundraisers, and home of the Starksboro Cooperative Preschool.

The Starksboro Village Meeting House Society is the proud publisher of Bertha's Book - A View of Starksboro's History.
The first published history of Starksboro, Vermont.

Be sure to share your Memories of the Starksboro Meeting House or Starksboro, Vermont with Us

The Meeting House is an active part of Starksboro today.
All are welcome to help with our efforts to maintain and restore the Meeting House.

This website was developed by and for the Starksboro Village Meeting House, Starksboro, Vermont.

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Starksboro Village Meeting House Society - PO Box 5 - Starksboro, Vt 05487
A 501(c)(3) Organization