From its origins as a section of the town of Bolton to a separate town in 1808, Vernon remained a farming community for much of the 19th century before it evolved into suburban town during the 20th century.
Bruce Clouette, noted historian and industrial archeologist, will lead us on a personal journey of the farmers and workers who fed the growing population of Connecticut (and their own families) during this period of explosive growth.
To learn more about about the importance of hay on a farm, follow this link to "Hay: Reminder of the Past, Symbol of the Future"https://vernonhistoricalsoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Hay-Reminder-of-the-Past.pdf