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Friends of Historic Memorial Hall Friends of Historic Memorial Hall preserves the historic Hall and champions arts in the Deerfield Valley.

We partner with artists and groups to present music, theater, film, and events, ensuring the Hall remains a vibrant, welcoming cultural hub for all. Friends of Historic Memorial Hall is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to making Memorial Hall the cultural heart of the Deerfield Valley. For over a century, the Hall has been a place where the community gathers for music, theater, film, and shared celebrations. We carry that tradition forward by preserving the building and curating programs that bring people together through the arts. Our mission is to champion arts and cultural opportunities that inspire, connect, and enrich the lives of those who live, work, and visit here. We work with local, regional, and touring artists to present performances and events that reflect the diversity and creativity of our region. As one of the area’s most active cultural presenters, Friends of Historic Memorial Hall strives to make the Hall a welcoming space for all—whether you’re stepping on stage, taking a seat in the audience, or lending your time and talent behind the scenes. Together, we’re ensuring that Memorial Hall remains a vibrant home for the arts in the Valley for generations to come.

The Songwriter's Workshop is every Wednesday night at White House Inn. Every week, we come with a prompt - sometimes we ...
10/12/2026

The Songwriter's Workshop is every Wednesday night at White House Inn. Every week, we come with a prompt - sometimes we use it, sometimes we ignore it.

This week's prompt: Porch light.

Wednesday, 7pm, The Speakeasy. All levels welcome.

It’s always a joy to bring kids into the Hall and get them involved in the stories that drive the arts.
10/12/2026

It’s always a joy to bring kids into the Hall and get them involved in the stories that drive the arts.

One of my favorite things to do is bring artists together and find opportunities to showcase our similarities and, maybe...
10/12/2026

One of my favorite things to do is bring artists together and find opportunities to showcase our similarities and, maybe even more importantly, our differences. That’s one of the beautiful things that music can do for us.

When I started working on the October Speakeasy show, and I came across Dana and his incredibly history in Vermont, I knew I wanted to bring him down here. His classic folk style was going to be a great showcase here and I was excited to see him play his show.

I’ve known Emerald and her music for a while now. She blends the traditional folk world with the singer songwriter world in a way that really hits in a unique way.

Two artists exploring the folk tradition. Two very different ways of making their way through it. One really cool opportunity to see them playing together.

🎟️ Tickets are limited to 40 and are $20 at the link in our bio!

Tomorrow morning - bring the kids! We’ll be diving into the stories of Beauty and the Beast and The Crow and The Pitcher...
10/10/2026

Tomorrow morning - bring the kids! We’ll be diving into the stories of Beauty and the Beast and The Crow and The Pitcher. Come on out to see who our guest readers are!

Monday night we’re starting something new! Partnering up with Snow Republic, we’re going to be hosting an open mic night...
10/08/2026

Monday night we’re starting something new! Partnering up with Snow Republic, we’re going to be hosting an open mic night to start giving more artists in the valley the opportunity to bring some of their music onto the stage and play in front of folks.

If you’ve got some music you’ve been working on, a new song you’ve written, a cover that you feel like you finally got dialed in, bring it out with you and bring a friend along. After all, everything’s always better with friends (see what I did there? 😉)

This is going to be our first one and we’ll do once a month, so come on out and join in the inaugural party!

Emerald Rae has broken the boundaries of fiddle-singing with a wide palate of experimental techniques. With her powerhou...
10/08/2026

Emerald Rae has broken the boundaries of fiddle-singing with a wide palate of experimental techniques. With her powerhouse vocals, groovy percussive fiddle and eclectic songwriting style, she has delighted audiences at legacy folk festivals and concert stages across North America. And on October 15, she’s coming to The Speakeasy!

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and available at the link in our bio!

You asked for a contra dance. Here it is. 🎻The first-ever Wilmington Contra Dance is Saturday, October 24 at 7pm at Memo...
10/07/2026

You asked for a contra dance. Here it is. 🎻

The first-ever Wilmington Contra Dance is Saturday, October 24 at 7pm at Memorial Hall, with Emerald Rae on fiddle and Flynn Cohen on guitar.

Never been? Contra is the lively cousin of the square dance, done in long lines with your neighbors. No experience needed, no partner needed. By the end of the night you'll have danced with half the room.

All ages. $20. Capped at 100 dancers. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, and we'll bring the water and snacks.

🎟️ https://www.friendsofthehallvt.org/tickets/contra-dance-2026-10-24

2026 marks the release of Dana’s 14th full-length studio recording, The Sound of the Word. Six years in the making, The ...
10/01/2026

2026 marks the release of Dana’s 14th full-length studio recording, The Sound of the Word. Six years in the making, The Sound of the Word merges contemporary songwriting and Southern oldtime music into one, cohesive body of work. Influenced by bands such as The Horse Flies, Wilco, and Shooglenifty, Dana leans into expansive arrangements while maintaining his intimate songwriting style. While many of the songs speak to the troubling issues of our times, the material always circles back to the wonder and healing power of the natural world.

And on October 15, he’s joining us at The Speakeasy. We can’t wait to have him!

🎟️ Tickets are $20 and are available at the link in our bio!

Tickets are going fast for the October Speakeasy Series!
09/30/2026

Tickets are going fast for the October Speakeasy Series!

Super stoked for the next Speakeasy Series show at The Speakeasy at White House Inn. If you were at or heard about Emera...
09/26/2026

Super stoked for the next Speakeasy Series show at The Speakeasy at White House Inn. If you were at or heard about Emerald Rae’s performance Rooted, you know it’s a show you don’t want to miss. And Dana Robinson has been nailing the classic folk scene here in Vermont for decades. These two are going to put on a killer show. Only 40 seats available in the room, so be sure to get a ticket before it’s sold out!

🎟️Tickets are $20 and available in our bio!

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14 W Main Street
Wilmington, VT
05363

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