Marble Heritage Celebration is September 24
Saturday, September 24 · 2:00 pm ·
Vermont Marble Museum, Proctor, VT
Second Marble Heritage
Wall Unveiling
Join us Saturday, September 24 for the unveiling
of Proctor's second Marble Heritage Wall during the
9th annual Fall Festival in Proctor.
The Marble Heritage Walls honor the immigrants who
came to Vermont to harvest her rich resource of marble.
They are engraved with both regional contributors
and immigrants who fled Europe and brought resourcefulness,
hope, commitment and talents that have contributed
significantly to Vermont's famed independent spirit
and ethnic make-up.
View press release.
Video Unveiling: The
Vermont Trail - Yesterday & Today
Life in Proctor, West Rutland and other towns was
bustling during the height of the historic Vermont
Marble Company. Noon whistles and shift-change gridlock
were daily realities. Interviews with people who grew
up during that time bring it all to life. Emmy-award
winning filmmaker Caro Thompson has pulled together
highlights of her video interviews. They tell of the
life and times of the marble industry from a hometown
point of view.
Sharing the Story of Vermont Marble
Dimensions of Marble (DOM) is designed to bring the story of one of Vermont's major natural resources to as broad a public as possible. DOM was founded in 2005 by a small group of Vermont citizens who believe that the story of marble, its history, its artistry and the people who worked in the marble industry should be documented and shared with all Vermonters as well as national and international audiences.
DOM Projects
Through six distinct DOM projects we will bring together the history of marble quarries and workers, the communities in which they lived, the artistry of sculptors past and present and the vision of the people who, over generations, created a multitude of useful new products. We invite your feedback and perspective on our mission or any of our projects!
Care to get involved?
Please join us! There are many ways you can participate — even if by a simple (but much appreciated) donation to support our non-profit organization. Help us serve all those who have recognized the value of marble and brought the benefits of it to Vermont, the nation and the world through architecture, important everyday products and beautiful art.
Do you have a relative who worked in the marble industry?
HONOR that person on a
Cultural Heritage Wall
The Marble Trail page features the Vermont Marble Trail Video by Caro Thompson
Click here