Honoring 25 Years of Preservation Efforts
MONTPELIER, VT (July 10, 2025) – Vermont Governor Phil Scott has officially proclaimed August 2–9, 2025, as Covered Bridge Week, honoring the 25th anniversary of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society (VCBS) and celebrating the legacy and preservation of Vermont’s iconic wooden spans.
With nearly 100 covered bridges—the most per square mile of any state—Vermont’s scenic and historic structures continue to draw admiration from across the globe. The weeklong celebration features a robust schedule of free, family-friendly events, bringing together communities, historians, maple producers, and covered bridge enthusiasts.
“Vermont’s covered bridges are more than scenic structures—they are enduring symbols of our state’s craftsmanship, heritage, and rural charm,” said Heather Pelham, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing. “Covered Bridge Week invites us all to connect with the stories, towns, and people who keep this history alive.”
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 2 – Montgomery, VT
Location: Montgomery Farmer’s Market at Pratt Hall, 2044 N. Main Street
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – VCBS booth with information, education, membership opportunity, and merchandise for sale
11:00 a.m. – A Brief History of Montgomery’s Covered Bridges
Presented by the Montgomery Historical Society, the film explores the town’s bridges, late 19th-century history, and the Jewett bridge-building family.
Saturday, August 2 – Pittsford, VT
Location: Pittsford Day 2025, Recreation Field, 223 Recreation Area Rd
Noon – 6:00 p.m. – VCBS booth with information, membership opportunity, merchandise for sale, and raffle
4:00 p.m. – Raffle drawing, remarks by elected officials, and photos
Monday, August 4 – Maple Monday
Visit one of the following covered bridges between 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and receive a free gift with maple product purchase:
- Brown Covered Bridge, N. Shrewsbury / Stewart’s Maple of Cuttingsville
- Mount Orne Covered Bridge, Lunenburg / Nate’s Maple Syrup
- Bartonsville Covered Bridge, Rockingham / Sugar Bob’s of Chester
Tuesday, August 5 – Northfield, VT
Location: Northfield Farmers Market, 51 S. Main Street
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. – VCBS booth with information and merchandise for sale
Free gift to new VCBS members
Possible visit from Vermont state dignitaries
Wednesday, August 6 – Springfield, VT
Location: Springfield Town Library, 43 Main Street
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – “August Armchair Adventure to Covered Bridges”
Pictorial tour of Vermont and western New Hampshire covered bridges led by VCBS President
Refreshments and door prizes
Thursday, August 7 – Brattleboro, VT
Location: Creamery Covered Bridge, 500 Western Avenue
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – 30-minute film loop: Covered Bridges of Southern Windham County, Vermont by Phillip Gatenby
Free ice cream courtesy of Brattleboro Parks and Recreation Department and Brattleboro Elks Club, served by the Brattleboro Garden Club
VCBS table with information and merchandise for sale
Bring your own chair
Friday, August 8 – Brandon, VT
Location: Brandon Farmers Market, Central Park, Route 7
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – VCBS booth with information, merchandise for sale, and membership opportunity
Easy trivia with prizes
1:00 p.m. – Photo opportunity and remarks by elected officials
Saturday, August 9 – Jeffersonville, VT
Location: Jeffersonville Art Jam, Main Street
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – VCBS booth with education, recruitment, sales, and information
(Rain date: Sunday, August 10)
Saturday, August 9 – Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge, VT
5:00 p.m. – Dedication ceremony and plaque installation commemorating VCBS’s founding and 25th anniversary
Brief remarks by founders, directors, and dignitaries
Saturday, August 9 – Brattleboro & Surrounding Region
Two-day safari hosted by the New York State Covered Bridge Society and the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges
Visits to 15 covered bridges in southern Vermont, western New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts
No cost to participate; pre-registration required by Wednesday, July 30
For details, email w.marshfield1947@gmail.com or wscaswell@yahoo.com
“This year marks 25 years of dedication to preserving Vermont’s covered bridges,” said Beth Brown-Limmer, President of VCBS. “We’re standing on the shoulders of our founders and supported by a large and growing membership. Covered Bridge Week is a time to celebrate, educate, and inspire the next generation of stewards. And what better place to be in early August than right here in Vermont.”
Founded in 2000, the Vermont Covered Bridge Society (VCBS) is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Vermont’s covered bridges. Through education, advocacy, and restoration support, VCBS works to ensure these historic landmarks remain an integral part of Vermont’s cultural heritage. The organization collaborates with historians, preservationists, and communities to safeguard these structures for future generations.
For membership and information, visit vermontbridges.org or contact Beth Brown-Limmer at 802-858-6069.