The Vermont Covered Bridge Society (VCBS) was founded in 2000 with a mission to preserve Vermont’s historic covered bridges and address the loss of our iconic structures.
For more than 25 years, our organization has been at the forefront of covered bridge activity. Through an active volunteer Board of Directors and many more volunteers who are passionate about the preservation and awareness of Vermont’s covered bridges, our mission states it best:
Our website has become a comprehensive resource, offering a wealth of information including news articles, tours, newsletters and links related to covered bridges. Explore our site, and if you’re interested in joining the Society, click here to learn more.
Semi-annual meetings are hosted at various locations throughout Vermont, fostering our fellowship as a community of covered bridge enthusiasts.
We hope you enjoy our site. Support our mission and become a member today. Thank you for stopping by, and may all your travels be “covered”!
Dedicated individuals committed to preserving Vermont’s covered bridge heritage.
Beth Brown-Limmer
President
Scott Scribner
Interim Vice President & Chair of Membership Committee
Joe Mitchell
Treasurer
Beverly Kehoe
Interim Secretary
Jeanne Beaudry
Education Chair
Steve Miyamoto
Communication & History Chair
Peggy Wilson
Publicity Chair
Gary Briggs
Events Chair
Miles Jenness
Bridge-watch Coordinator
Bill Caswell
President NSPCB, Advisory Director
Joe Nelson
President Emeritus
Neil Daniels
Chair of Weathersfield Chapter, Past Treasurer
To Joe Nelson, President Emeritus, and founding member of VCBS and to William McKone, Ed Barna and Terry Shaw for their dedication to forming, growing and continuing the society since 2000— Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Vermont’s historic covered bridges and our preservation efforts.
General Information
The society was founded in 2000 to address the loss of historic covered bridges and to work toward the preservation of those that remain in Vermont.
Vermont has more covered bridges per square mile than any U.S. state. Over 80 historic spans are owned by Vermont towns and the State. Many of these are used every day by residents and visitors. In addition to the historic bridges, there are over 100 non-traditional covered bridges around the state. The total number of covered bridges of both types is around 200.
Events & Participation
You can join by visiting the membership page.
Yes, please email us to inquire and learn more about upcoming opportunities.
Yes, our Society holds two general meetings each year. They are members-only events and are held each spring and fall. Check our calendar of events for our spring and fall dates.
About Our Bridges
Traditional Bridges: These are authentic, historic structures often built using original timber-framing techniques and specific truss designs.
Non-Traditional Bridges: Referred to as romantic shelters, these are typically smaller, modern, or decorative structures that resemble covered bridges but may not follow historic engineering standards.
The society tracks bridges that have specific historical or structural combinations, often detailed in their combined covered bridges tour, which likely includes bridges that share sites with other structures or specific engineering blends.
These are Vermont covered bridges that no longer exist due to natural disasters, arson, neglect, or modernization. The society maintains a database of these lost bridges to document Vermont’s architectural history.
Preservation & Resources
Yes. The VCBS may contribute up to $500 for the application of fire retardant to historic or authentic covered bridges in Vermont. For details, you can contact them at (802) 858-6069.
The website features a Covered Bridge Tour section.
