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Lucia Ladd was a wonderful person, say both Mary Ann Powers and Judy Knapp. They recall playing Andy I Over, marbles and more as they share about their days at Worcester Village School. Recorded on 7/15/25.

I am so grateful that Gordon and Clyde allowed me to record their memories of the Ladds while Gordon was in his last months of life. My time with them was part of my inspiration for this Memories Out Loud...

June tells us how her father became an orphan, how she and her sister had to cover their bed with wool coats to keep warm and how they were ALMOST perfectly well behaved. Recorded 3.16.25

Tom Lang shares an eerie memory from his teen years in Worcester. Recorded on 9/20/24.

Harold RIchardson worked at Maxhams Mink Farm as a teenager, "it was brutal". Recorded on 3/15/25.

Downs Road, off Rt12 south of "Worcester Center", was named for Roger's maternal grandfather, Roderick Guy Downs. Roger explains the family history in the area and shares memories of vacations in Worcester, including visiting Mr Fred Perry's food stand and...

Harold attended Minister Brook and June attended the Village School. Listen to how a box lunch social, a mandolin player and Oral Roberts all played a part in a romance that has lasted over 65 years. Recorded on 3.15.25.

Audrey shares family and Worcester community history, including how her father arranged for then VT Governor Lee Emerson to speak at a Fourth of July celebration. Recorded on 2/1/25.

Their grandfather worked at the state house and their dad was a "boxer" who made dandelion wine! Listen for more fun facts about who made up Judy and Mary Ann's family when they were growing up, first in Montpelier and...

Fearn explains the magical feeling and describes the events that went into finding her home in Worcester. Recorded on 1/7/25.

Susan remembers the terrible fire that motivated her father, Rudy Martin, to establish the Worcester Fire Department. Did you know their first fire truck was a converted hearse? Recorded on 12.11.24

Not for the faint of heart! Steve recalls stories he heard about mink in Worcester, illustrates vivid details about picking up ingredients for mink food and explains how Alpo dog food changed everything. Recorded on 9/3/24.

"My parents had to work hard all their lives". Harold shares his family's journey from ancestors to farming to great grandchildren and family reunions. Recorded on 3.15.25.

Tom moved to Worcester and started 2nd grade in 1947. He loved reading, singing, square dancing and avoiding being disciplined by his teachers as much as possible. Recorded in the Fall of 2024.

"Boys are always doing stuff", says Tom Lang about his teenage adventures building a cabin out of an old mink shed, playing Apples on a Stick and more. Recorded on 9/6/24.

A long time Worcester resident shares the history of his fascination with everything Chinese and how this turned into adventures such as an underground restaurant in town, catering for the Rockefellers and eventually the highly acclaimed Vermont restaurant, A Single...

Bill was there for controversial meetings about closing Minister Brook School; adding indoor plumbing to the Worcester church and changes made to improve the towns water system. Fortunately he also had time for enjoying a refreshing swimming hole and catching...

Gordon Cole remembers learning how to ride a bike, Chester Ladd's service station and other things about growing up next to Chester Ladd's family. Recorded on 3/11/24.

Elaine Ladd Purpel and Evangeline Ladd Walter tell us about milking, bottling and delivering the dairy produced by their father's cows. Recorded circa 2007.

Steve served as a local lister for twenty four years and shares some of the challenges he faced in that work. Recorded on 9.13.24

Audrey loved school, even though the boys sometimes pulled her pigtails. Recorded on 2/1/25.

We've lost so many of our elders, say Judy and Mary Ann as they reminisce about their beloved Worcester United Methodist Church. Recorded on 7/15/25.

Tom Lang, long time Worcester resident, reviews his memories of Town Meeting from childhood to present and shares how Worcester's political climate has changed over the years. This clip includes excerpts from recordings conducted on 9/6/24 and 10/1/24.

Edna Ladd made learning fun and recess was my favorite part of the day, says June Richardson about going to the Worcester Village School in the 1940s and 50s. Recorded on 3/15/25