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.
“By listening to the stories of our past, we can build a better future.” Louis Bickford of Memria.org
If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact Diane Bahrenburg at dibahrenburg@gmail.com or 802-777-7402.
Life in the Islands-Hear the Stories
–Stories are in the process of being transcribed for your reading pleasure! Stay tuned for a link to read all these great stories! We’re testing our new link. Try it here!
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
So You Want To Be A Lawyer?
The Clark Family Wool Shed Part 1
The Clark Family Wool Shed Part 2
The Horican Family History
Mother’s Lunch Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
The Champlain Islands Fiber Bees
Art & Music in the Islands-Part 1
Art & Music in the Islands-Part 2
Tanner 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
We Live Here!
The Savage Sisters
The Bourbon Boys
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
Living Through the Lake Flood of 2011
Shivering at School
An Afternoon Catch Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
A Fishing License Caper
Irving House Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society
Bob Camp’s Transcribed Story about Hero’s Welcome here
