Saturday, April 27

Brattleboro History Walking Tour

Join us for a fun, insightful, and informative walking history and cultural tour of downtown Brattleboro, Vermont.

By Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club

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Saturday, April 27 · 11am - 12:30pm EDT

Location

Plaza Park

1 Main Street Brattleboro, VT 05301

Refund Policy

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About this event

Created as a fundraiser, this tour is led by volunteers from the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Clubwho pooled their collective knowledge to put together a great introduction to Brattleboro, Vermont's illustrious history. Whether you’re just visiting or have lived here your whole life, we’re pretty sure you’ll have a fun time, enjoy a nice walk, and learn some interesting new things about Brattleboro. No two tours will be exactly alike since every guide (and some attendees) has their own experiences and memories of Brattleboro.

Tours will be scheduled on a rolling basis for select Saturdays at 11 am spring through fall, starting in April 2024.

You will be walking from one end of Main Street to the other (approximately 7/10 of a mile) with about 10 stops explaining Brattleboro's history and culture. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and will take you from Plaza Park (across from the Co-op) to the Brattleboro Common. Kids are welcome, but the tour is designed for adults.

T ours are limited to 12 participants so registration is required. Payment is on a sliding scale of $20-$40 per person, with all funds going towards the Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club's various scholarships and charitable projects that support the local community. Private tours may also be available.

L ocal Press: See this article about our event in the Brattleboro Reformer

When purchasing tickets:

If you are purchasing tickets for more than one person, you must choose a ticket from the single, second person and third person options. That's the only way Eventbrite allows us to sell multiple donation tickets. Thank you for your understanding and please let us know if you run into any issues.

Private Tours are also available for $250. Please contact us directly to try and schedule a tour for your group. Email brattsunrise@gmail.com with details about your group and dates and we will do our best to find a time that works for all.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

In addition to parking at meters downtown, there are several lots available downtown including on Flat, Vernon, Elliot and High Streets. The parking garage is another option, with entrances on both Flat and Elliot Streets. Please don't use the Co-op's parking lot, as that is reserved for shoppers.

What if I can't make the tour?

We have limited spots in this tour so would appreciate at least 24-hours notice for cancellations. Please do so by emailing brattsunrise@gmail.com. For last minute cancellations, please email brattsunrise@gmail.com or text 802-380-1960.

What is the walk like?

The walk begins at Plaza Park across from the Brattleboro Food Co-op and heads up Main Street. It is a gradual uphill walk up Main Street towards the Common. There are about 10 stops along the way. The Common is about a 15-minute walk back to our starting point.

What if the weather is lousy?

If there is severe weather we will cancel the tour and will be in touch by 9:30 am. But since we are in Vermont, light rain won't deter us! Please dress accordingly.

Organized by

Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Club

Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary is a fun-loving group of professionals who love to socialize and work on community projects and fundraisers together. These projects help support myriad organizations and events in the greater Brattleboro region, but they also contribute to the more global projects specific to Rotary International. Learn about our club here!

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