Vermont State Programs and Organizations
Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Agency of Commerce and Community Development, State of Vermont
Pavilion Building, 4th Floor, Montpelier, VT 05602.(802) 828-3211
Fax: (802) 828-3393
Since 1983, the Department of Commerce and Community Development
has administered the Vermont Community Development Program. The
objectives of the program are to improve and maintain the economic
and physical environment in Vermont's municipalities, to improve
housing and create employment and to improve facilities that
support housing and economic development. The program awards
grants in several
categories: Community improvement Grants, Project Development
Grants and Rural Development Action Grants. Generally applications
must be for projects to benefit low income people. Cities, towns
and incorporated villages are the only legal recipients of these
funds. However, the funds can be transferred to other public
or private organizations to conduct the project.
Historic
Windsor, Inc. and Preservation Institute
Windsor House P. O. Box 1777, (802) 674-6752
Fax: (802) 674-6179
Formed in 1971 to save Windsor House, an 1840 Greek Revival style
inn, from demolition, Historic Windsor, Inc. is a membership
preservation organization. As such, it offers the public a chance
to participate in the preservation of the state's architectural
and cultural heritage. A division of Historic Windsor, Inc.,
the Preservation Institute for the Building Crafts offers workshops
in preservation building skills and architectural history for contractors, craftspeople,
architects, building trades teachers and other interested participants.
These workshops 'travel' to vocational centers throughout Vermont
and New Hampshire offering practical training in the history,
theory and execution of preservation building skills. Topics
covered include stonework, masonry, plasterwork, decorative finishes,
cabinetry, architectural history and contemporary building technology.
The Preservation Institute also maintains a list of craftsman
and contractors who have proven skills in preservation techniques.
Lake Champlain Basin Program
54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle 05458
Preservation
Trust of Vermont
Windsor House, PO Box 1777, Windsor, VT 05089. Paul Bruhn,
Executive Director, 104 Church St., Burlington, VT 05401. (802)658-6647.
Non-profit group promoting historic preservation.
A
non-profit statewide organization, the Preservation Trust of
Vermont works with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
and many individuals, groups and communities to preserve the
state's architectural heritage. Activities include publishing
books on architecture and preservation in Vermont, guides to
historic sites, technical briefs and sponsoring workshops ands
exhibits. The Preservation Trust also works to preserve specific
properties by providing grants for technical assistance and accepting
preservation easements and gifts of histoirc properties.
Regional
Planning Commissions
The state's
twelve Regional Planning Commission Offices perform area-wide
planning for their respective regions and coordinate state and
local planning activities at the regional level. They also provide
member communities with planning advisory services and technical
assistance on many issues including land development, transportation,
economic development and historic and scenic preservation. Other
activities include presenting training programs for government
officials and the public, and distributing planning information.
Your regional Planning Commission is an important source of information
on many aspects of rural preservation.
University of Vermont's
Historic Preservation Program
Department of History, Wheeler House, University of Vermont,
Burlington, VT 05405. (802) 656-3180. Master's level graduate
program in Historic Preservation.
Vermont
has one of the nation's few interdisciplanary professional training
programs in Historic Preservation. In addition to awarding a
Master of Science degree in Historic Preservation, the program
offers a variety of Graduate and Continuing Education courses
which are open to the general public. These offerings range from
survey courses on reading the historic landscape to specific
training courses for professionals and interested individuals
in such topics as development economics and preservation law.
The program is an important resource for Vermont as its students
annualy provide a range of preservation services including research
on historic buildings and the development and completion of a
major preservation advocacy project. The program has also published
books and a newsletter related to architecture and preservation.
The
Vermont Archaelogical Society
P. O. Box 663, Burlington, VT 05402-0663
The
Vermont Archaelogical Society, founded in 1968, is a non-profit
orgainization comprised of professionals and non-professionals
committed to archaelogy.
Vermont Council on the Arts
136 State Street,
Montpelier, VT 05602 (802) 828-3291
The Council on the Arts is a non-profit organization whose prupose
is to foster public interest in and appreciation for the visual
and performing arts. Among many activities, the Council funds
community education projects including museum and gallery exhibitions.
Vermont
Division For Historic Preservation
National Life Building, Drawer
20, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501, (802)828-3211. State Historic
Preservation Office coordinating state and federal protection
and promotion of historic and archeological resources.
With
funding from the state and federal governments, the Division
for Historic Preservation fulfills many responsibilities including
conducting the survey of the state's historic sites and structures
and arhcaelogical sites, submitting nominations to the National
Register of Historic Places, assisting with the certification
of Investment Tax Credit projects and managing the Certified
Local Government program. Other responsibilities include environmental
review, preparing the comprehensive state preservation plan,
awarding grants for the federal Historic Preservation Fund for
preservation planning, surveys, National Register Historic District
nominations and public education about preservation, as well
as supervising state-owned historic sites. The Division helps
both individuals and organizations with all aspects of historic
preservation.
Vermont Historical
Society
Pavilion Building, Montpelier, VT 05602. (802) 828-2291
The
Vermont Historical Society is a non-profit, educational organization
founded in 1838 and dedicated to the collection, preservation
and display of artifacts, books and papers which tell the story
of the state's history. The Society operates the Vermont Museum
in t he Pavilion Building in Montpelier and publishes a variety
of materials including the scholarly journal, Vermont History,
a magazine, Vermont History News, books and pamphlets.
In addition, the Society provides educational programs and other
activities designed to enhance knowledge of Vermont's history.
Of particular importance for historic preservation is the historical
reference library which contains quantities of material on the
history of towns and on specific buildings throughout the state.
Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
149 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 (802) 828-3250
The Vermont
Housing and Conservation Board administers the Vermont Housing
and Conservation Trust Fund, which provides funding for affordable
housing in Vermont. The Fund also supports the conservation and
protection of historic properties as well as recreational and
agricultural lands.
Vermont Land Trust
8 Bailey Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602. (802)223-5234
Nonprofit
membership organization with seven regional offices arranging
the donation and purchase of conservation easements to permanently
protect open and working Vermont land for agriculture, forestry,
and recreational uses. Call 1-800-639-1709 for the location of
the office in your area.
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
121/2 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont 15602. (802) 229-9111,
Fax: (802) 229-2211
The
Vermont League of Cities and Towns is the official cooperative
association of cities and towns, founded in 1966 to serve the
needs and best interests of Vermont communities. VLCT works to
strengthen local government through legislative action and by
providing information and resources to help local officials improve
the quality of a community's public services. VLCT offers representation
for Vermont's municipalities at both the state and federal levels.
In the face of continued growth and development in Vermont, VLCT
can help communities not used to rapid growth, VLCT can help
with the planning of new services and improvement of existing
ones.
Vermont
Museum & Gallery Alliance
VMGA is a consortium of Vermont museums, galleries, and historical
societies which are open to the public on a regular basis, produce
exhibits, hold collections, or provide educational programs.
They provide a forum for staff from the larger institutions to
share their expertise and experience with museums and galleries
which could otherwise not afford outside help or who are not
sufficiently organized to take advantage of grant programs, exhibit
assistance, or conservation services.
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The Vermont
Heritage Network
The University of Vermont Historic Preservation Program
Wheeler House, University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
(802)656-3180
http://www.uvm.edu/~vhnet
E-mail To: vhnet@zoo.uvm.edu
9/2002