Innovativeed

Brattleboro, Vermont was incorporated back in 1753, a former military fort that embraced trading, commerce and the power of nearby Whetstone Falls to spur mill production. It’s been home to countless tiny, fascinating episodes of Vermont history -- episodes that current residents can now listen to each week on the radio, being described and re-enacted by students from Brattleboro Area Middle School. This is a story of how community organizations can partner with students to make history new again, and connect students more strongly to their hometown. Full transcript here: http://tiie.w3.uvm.edu/blog/making-history-on-the-radio-with-community-partners/