Life in the Islands, established by the North Hero Public Library during the Summer of 2022, is an online accessible platform committed to fostering civic pride and engagement through the collection of rich, local histories in the form of audio stories and related photographs.
If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact Diane Bahrenburg at dibahrenburg@gmail.com or 802-777-7402.
Weekend in the Islands-
The North Hero Public Library is partnering with GreenTARA to host a storytelling event on October 8th & 9th from 1-4pm. We would love to hear your story! Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment by emailing us at dibahrenburg@gmail.com. You do not need to be a resident to record a story with us – any and all stories about North Hero are appreciated! What will your story be about? Our story categories include: Adventure & Local Lore; Daily Lives; Stories Through History; Farms & Local Businesses; Hunting, Fishing, & Birding; Disasters, Floods, & Fires; School Days; Arts, Culture, & Food. Please bring photographs relevant to your story!
Life in the Islands-Hear the Stories
The Carry – circa 1931 – famous escape route for smugglers Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
Cedar Cove-A Magical Place
North Hero Chose Me
North Hero In My Mind
The Beginning of My Adventures with Larry on his Sailboat
Mother’s Lunch Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical SocietyTanner Cottage Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
Lake Fun in the 1950s
Alive and Interested in Everything!
Finding Paradise
The History of Island Pickleball
North Hero-A Wonderful Place to Live-Part 1
North Hero-A Wonderful Place to Live-Part 2
Stories of Bay Cottage
The Burlington/Grand Isle Bus circa 1930 after blizzard. Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm Part 2
Shivering at School
Living Through the Lake Flood of 2011
An Afternoon Catch Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical SocietyIrving House Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
Bob Camp’s Transcribed Story about Hero’s Welcome here
