History, Bicycles, Gravestones, Coffee & Pastries at the Braintree Hill Meetinghouse

Braintree, VT, August 15, 2023 - On Sunday September 17th, the Braintree Historical Society will be hosting a fun event to raise money for the 1845 Meetinghouse’s slate roof restoration project.

The event will begin at 10am with a leisurely bicycle tour following Braintree Hill Road with lots of stops along the way to take in the scenery and history of our architecture, ancient roads, stonewalls and forgotten lore. The ride is intended for all skill levels and bicycle types.

Hot and cold brewed coffee from Carrier Roasting Company in Northfield along with pastries from Windy Lane Bakehouse in Randolph are included with registration.

Not up for a bike ride? The event will also include a self-guided tour of the historic Braintree Hill Cemetery to learn about the fascinating folks who called Braintree home as far back as the 1790’s. 

Both the Historical Society Museum and the 1845 Meetinghouse will be open during the event.

Funds from this ticketed event will be put towards the restoration of the Meetinghouse’s historic slate roof. Tickets are $25 each and $50 for a family of 4 and include complimentary coffee and pastries. Children under 12 are free.

Reserve your place on the tour today by clicking here!

The address of the Meetinghouse is 2756 Braintree Hill Road. For more information about this event, the Meetinghouse, or the Braintree Historical Society please contact Jackson Evans at 802-345-5684 or braintreevthistoricalsociety@gmail.com.