"Quechee Gorge Village was established in 1985 originally as a Woodsman Musuem, Country store and Antique Mall. It has evolved into one of the premier shopping attractions in the state of Vermont Located in the heart of the Quechee Gorge, Quechee Gorge Village has something for everyone."

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"Nestled in a valley between Mt. Assurance and Mascoma Lake, in Enfield, New Hampshire, the Enfield Shaker site has been cherished for over 200 years. At its peak in the mid 19th century, the community was home to three Families of Shakers. They practiced equality of the sexes and races, celibacy, pacifism and communal ownership of property."

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"The purpose of the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College is to inspire, educate, and collaborate with our academic and broader communities about creativity and imagination through a direct engagement with works of art of historic and cultural significance by making effective use of our collections and staff."

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"The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and technology."

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In 1963 the Ruggles Mine was opened to the public. For 40 years visitors have been able to come and experience a part of this geologic and mining history. When entering the mine today one can still see where the feldspar and mica of the pegmatite connects to schist of the Littleton formation.

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