Killington’s historic farmhouse turns 200

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Killington’s historic farmhouse turns 200

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Good article from the Mountain Times.

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The 200th anniversary celebration of the vicarage is from 3-6 p.m., July 23, at 316 Mission Farm Road in Killington and all will be welcome to join in this celebration.

In 1797, nine years after the original settlers arrived, Josiah Wood, Jr. and his wife Judith settled in Killington. They worked the farm and raised their 10 children at what is now known as Mission Farm. In 1817, the original farmhouse burned down, and he Wood built the current Georgian-style vernacular house across Mission Farm Road where it now stands.

Wood’s farmhouse not only served as the family’s home, but also as a tavern stand and the township’s first hotel. In 1821, Wood adapted the house for the schooling of his and neighboring children. After Wood died in 1857, the property passed through different owners. His daughter, Elizabeth Wood Clement, purchased the property in the mid-1890’s as a memorial to her deceased children and husband.

Clement rehabilitated her childhood home and built the mission church, which is now Church of Our Saviour (COS). When the work was finished, Clement deeded the property to the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont. Clement’s dream for Mission Farm was that it be a place for the local communities of Killington, Bridgewater, and Plymouth to use “for social gathering, both mundane and sacred, … to create a place of hospitality, care, and cultivation of the land.”
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Re: Killington’s historic farmhouse turns 200

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Just wanted to point out to all who don't have time to read the article that they are having a community open house with tours on Sunday, July 23rd from 3-6pm at Mission Farm. They are setting up Josiah Wood's Tavern - as it was 200 years ago. Here's the last bit from the article:
The afternoon festivities include: tavern food and drink reminiscent of what was served in 1817 (food provided by Mission Farm Bakery) and property tours.

Also included is Vermont en plein aire artist, Peter Huntoon, as seen on Vermont PBS, and Melissa Maravell singing popular music of the 1800s. ​

The afternoon will conclude with local story tellers. Call 802-422-9064 for more information.
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