Special Events
Our community events connect you directly with the people, places, stories that bring the Vermont experience to live. Check back often as we’re always adding new events to the list.
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The Vote: Sneak Preview and Discussion
Recorded July 1 - Women weren't given the vote, they took it. You're invited to a sneak preview of the new American Experience Film, The Vote. It chronicles the fight for the passage of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. Hosted by: Elizabeth Hewitt | VTDigger. During the event we’ll speak with:
- Meg Mott, Constitutional Law Scholar | Formerly of Marlboro Collage
- Amel Ahmed, Associate Professor of Political Science | UMass Amherst
- John T. Grayson, Professor Emeritus of Religion | Mount Holyoke College
Sneak Preview of Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets
and Q&A with Lucy
Recorded June 19 - Lucy Worsley travels across Britain and Europe visiting the incredible locations where Royal history was made. In beautiful palaces and castles and on dramatic battlefields she investigates how Royal history is a mixture of facts, exaggeration, manipulation and mythology.
After the preview Paul Deslandes, Department of History Chair at the University of Vermont, talks with Lucy about her role as Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, her research in British history and we'll take your questions as well!
Mister Chris and Friends
Oct 25 (updated) | Doors and Activities at 10:30 a.m.
Higher Ground | South Burlington, VT
For this special performance, Chris will be joined by the biggest band, ever, ever! The largest ensemble of friends to ever share the stage together includes Caleb Bronz (Drums), Tyler Bolles (Upright Bass), Emma Cook (Guitar, Vocals), Ethan Tischler (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals), Tyler Mast (Keys), Danica Cunningham (Violin), Ben Lively (Violin, Viola) plus special guests! Come early for the Vermont PBS Learning Lounge.
Vermont PBS Brit Club
Ongoing for Brit Club members
Various Locations
Join our most loyal group of viewers and donors who band together under the umbrella of British programming, and receive invitations to tea and screening events. held around the state and in Canada.