George Washington has had different birthdays

#Middlebury #Antiques George Washington has had at least three official birthdays. He was born Feb. 11, 1731. But that was according to the Julian calendar used at the time. When the ... Continue Reading →

Rare glass tumbler made before 1903

#Middlebury #Antiques History repeats itself, and collectors who research their collections are often surprised by the findings. In 1892, a group of businessmen in Greentown, Indiana, ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – August 4, 2021

#Middlebury On Aug. 22, 1776, the British arrive at Long Island, between Gravesend and New Utrecht, with 24,000 men. They captured New York City on Sept. 15. It would remain in British ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – July 29, 2020

#Middlebury On Aug. 13, 1899, Alfred Hitchcock is born in London. His innovative mastery of suspense made him one of the most popular and influential filmmakers of the 20th century. ... Continue Reading →