Life in the Islands

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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

Life in the Islands-Hear the Stories

–Stories have been transcribed for your reading pleasure! Find them all here!

The Carry-circa 1931 — The Carry – circa 1931 – famous escape route for smugglers Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

Mother/Daughter Interview

Mother's Lunch — Mother’s Lunch Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

Tanner Cottage — Tanner Cottage Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

The Burlington/Grand Isle Bus circa 1930 after blizzard — The Burlington/Grand Isle Bus circa 1930 after blizzard. Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

An Afternoon's Catch — An Afternoon Catch
Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

Irving House — Irving House
Courtesy of Ron Fierstein & North Hero Historical Society

Bob Camp’s Transcribed Story about Hero’s Welcome here