| The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont 
History is the oldest chartered community history museum in the United States, welcoming visitors and researchers since 1882. It offers lively tours, exhibits and programs to enrich our understanding of Vermont’s past. The Sheldon has three parts: - The Judd-Harris House, built in 1829, showcases a wealth of objects depicting small town life in nineteenth century Vermont.
- The Stewart-Swift Research Center houses one of the state’s premier archival collections, documenting the history of Middlebury, Addison County and Vermont.
- The Walter Cerf Gallery hosts changing exhibits throughout the year.
The Museum sponsors an active calendar of events, an Education Program serving school children in the region and a popular community summer concert by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Sheldon Museum Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Big changes have been taking place at the Sheldon Museum. Henry Sheldon opened the front door of his museum 125 years ago and we’re celebrating this milestone by opening the front doors again.
Visitors can now enter through the original door on the front porch of the Museum’s 1829 brick house on Park Street. The Museum Shop has also moved to the front of the building, where it can more easily be a part of the commercial mix of downtown Middlebury. Please pop in and browse the new shop soon! 
Susan Peden, Education Coordinator and Jan Albers, Executive Director present the Sheldon's Holiday Raffle grand prize to the happy winners, Michael and Virginia Fiskio. The prize, a Polar Express 0-Gauge Train Set, was donated to the Sheldon for the raffle by Lionel Trains. Thank you Lionel and congratulations to the Fiskios! | |
One of Vermont’s premier collections of furniture, paintings, documents
The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History