Preserving Heritage, Inspiring the Future: Inside the Vermont Granite Museum

01/07/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

                    Preserving Heritage, Inspiring the Future: Inside the Vermont Granite Museum

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Episode Synopsis


In this special episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director of the Vermont Granite Museum, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Discover how this community-founded museum is preserving Vermont’s granite heritage, reviving local pride, and inspiring a new generation of artists and artisans. Learn about the challenges facing the museum, its educational outreach programs, and opportunities for monument builders to support and collaborate.
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Monument Matters(00:01:46) - Vermont Granite Museum(00:05:11) - The Jones Brothers Granite Shed Museum(00:11:22) - What's a typical day at the Central Rock Museum in Vermont?(00:14:36) - The Norwich Museum's challenges(00:22:10) - The Vermont Granite Museum's appeal for support(00:26:05) - The Granite Festival Exhibit(00:29:01) - Opportunities for Monument Builders and Retailers(00:30:38) - The Granite Museum's mission(00:32:45) - Monument Matters: Vermont Granite Museum

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