A Focus on Place:
An historic rural crossroads, Historic Kents' Corner encompasses a well-preserved 19th-century hamlet in Calais, Vermont
J. F. Gilman charcoal drawing, “Kents’ Corner”
Welcome to this quintessential, quiet corner, shaped by time and local traditions. This historic district spans roughly a mile in each direction with the Kent tavern, general store, and barn at the center. Bikers, hikers, and travelers from afar visit the area year-round to enjoy this remarkable landscape.
Where contemporary art is steeped in history and history is enlivened by art.
Charles Woodard, Kents’ Corner, 2008
Connecting families and communities, local and distant, to the past, present, and future.
Janet Macleod, Old West Church in Winter, 2020
Providing a compelling reminder of a time when a number of small mills and “factories” supplied much of what was needed in small hill communities like Calais.
Tom Leytham, Robinson’s Mill (private collection)
Newly renovated, this historic building will be used for private, public, and Town events.
John McCullough, Town Hall