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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2017 · 3 MIN

BHS Podcast e89 - Benjamin Wheaton, West Brattleboro Common and the Meeting House

from The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast · host Brattleboro Historical Society

In 1786 Benjamin Wheaton was the first African American to buy land in Brattleboro. As our nation made Vermont the 14th state and the century turned to the 1800's,the land you see on the left side of the photo contained his house and workshop. Here's the story...

In 1786 Benjamin Wheaton was the first African American to buy land in Brattleboro. As our nation made Vermont the 14th state and the century turned to the 1800's,the land you see on the left side of the photo contained his house and workshop. Here's the story...

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In 1786 Benjamin Wheaton was the first African American to buy land in Brattleboro. As our nation made Vermont the 14th state and the century turned to the 1800's,the land you see on the left side of the photo contained his house and workshop....

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