Author Kathleen Monroe and Legends II Barnet, Vermont | Thursday Aug 20 at 6:15 PM

Come and meet with local author Kathleen Monroe. Learn about her newest book, a second deep dive into the history of Barnet, Vermont, her highly anticipated SECOND VOLUME, THE POND, THE PEOPLE, AND SUMMERS PAST. This companion volume to Legends of Barnet: History, Mystery, Curiosities & Culture of a Small Vermont Town, published in 2020, chronicles the history of Harvey Lake’s era as a “pond” and the post-Civil War growth of the resort industry. Visit historic resorts and inns around town, and delight in colorful town legends. Dive into a vibrant history of early family summer camps, rum-running busts, children’s summer camps, seaplanes, regattas attended by thousands, and summer theater. A chapter on really big fish caught in Harvey Lake features photos of anglers from near and far and their catches. This chronicle brings to life the eras of barn dances, historic tea rooms, and even an ambitious but unbuilt ski area.