Shaftsbury (pop. 3,767) is located in Bennington County, on Route 17 in the southwest corner of the state bordering New York. It was chartered on August 20, 1761. Shaftsbury's first settler was Jeremiah Clark from Rhode Island. In fact, one section of Shaftsbury is called "Little Rhode Island." Visitors will enjoy Shaftsbury Cobbles, the Topping Tavern Museum, and Shaftsbury Historical Society Museum. Shaftsbury also features the former homestead of poet Robert Frost. Lake Shaftsbury offers many recreational opportunities. Many ski resorts are less than an hour away.
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04/19 Coming to The area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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