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Vermont Granite Museum, Barre, VT

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Vermont Granite Museum

Barre museum covering Vermont's granite quarrying and stone-working heritage inside a historic granite plant.

7 Jones Bros. Way, Barre, VT 05641 · Barre, VT

About Vermont Granite Museum

The Vermont Granite Museum in Barre focuses on the city's granite industry. It occupies a former processing shed that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interactive exhibits explore the geology, manufacturing methods, history, and artistry of Vermont granite. The museum also runs the Stone Arts School, which trains aspiring sculptors.

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  • #industrial history
  • #stone carving
  • #sculpture
  • #Barre

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