Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History

Stone Cotton Factory before the 1891 fire. This factory was built in 1811.
In 1817 Joseph Gordon came from Scotland and built 20 power looms which are believed to be some of the first power looms built in the United States. In 1820, the building contained 840 spindles for cotton, 15 power looms together with two wool-carding machines.  The spindles produced a sufficient quantity of yarn daily for 500 yards of sheeting.

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One of Vermont’s premier collections of furniture, paintings, documents and artifacts.
Explore our rich community, industrial and agricultural past.
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Addison County, Vermont

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One of Vermont’s premier collections of furniture, paintings, documents
and artifacts. Explore our rich community, industrial and agricultural past.
Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Addison County.

 

The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
1 Park Street, Middlebury, VT 05753  (802) 388-2117
Info@HenrySheldonMuseum.org
Museum Hours:
May 25-October 12: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Fall/Winter/Spring: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Research Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1-5 p.m., Thursday 1-8 p.m. & by appointment.
 We encourage appointments for doing research so that the staff can prepare for your visit in advance.
 

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