Where in the world is Henry Sheldon?

Take a sweet mystery tour on Saturday, March 20 and find museum founder Henry Sheldon at six Addison County sugar houses.

Henry Luther Sheldon, 1821-1907

Registration is now closed. Please email henrysheldonmuseum@gmail.com with questions.

Registration is $10/household. Please register by 10 am on Saturday, March 20. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with links to a map locating five sugar houses and descriptions of each site, including the history and notes about their particular production.

At each sugarhouse, you’ll look for a full-size image of Henry — take a picture with him!

Explore Addison County and learn a little about Vermont’s liquid gold. Did you know that Vermont is the nation's leading producer of maple syrup? Producing over 2 million gallons of syrup in 2020, Vermont generated over 50 percent of the country's maple syrup.

The tour will take you to Middlebury, Cornwall, Lincoln, and Ferrisburgh. Maple products will be offered for sale at each sugar house. Bring cash or checks if you think you might want to make a purchase. Each sugar house will welcome visitors following COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are required. Parking is available at each site.

If you’d like, share a photo or more of you with Henry by emailing them to henrysheldonmuseum@gmail.com.

We encourage everyone to go on the Sugar House Mystery Tour between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, March 20.

Museum founder Henry Luther Sheldon was born 200 years ago this year on August 15, 1821. In 2021 and 2022, the Sheldon Museum is celebrating this bicentennial with programs, events, exhibits, and more.