We Would Love to See You.......

The Royalton 250th Birthday Celebration committee is actively seeking more participants to help with organization, or to bring new ideas. The next meeting will be May 2, at  7 pm at the Royalton Town Offices.

Contact David Barker (dlbvt@outlook.com) for more information. 🎂

The Food Trucks are Coming to Our Celebration

Mark your calendars because THE FOOD TRUCKS ARE COMING!  The Royalton 250th Birthday Celebration will begin on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 on the Green in South Royalton with a Food Truck Rally beginning at 4:00 PM.  As of today, five food trucks have confirmed their spot on the Green.   BBQ, Skinny Pancake, Kona Ice, hand cut Fries and more.  Gather on the Green, visit friends and neighbors, Try one food truck or try them all.  There is no entrance fee, pay each food vendor directly. 

The South Royalton Farmers' Market will be open at 3:00 PM and the "Legendary" South Royalton Town Band will present a special birthday celebration concert in the Richard W. Ellis Bandstand from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Free.  The band is celebrating their 150th anniversary this year!

Plan to bring your lawn chairs and stay awhile......🎂

We're Planning a Celebration

The Royalton 250th Birthday Celebration committee is actively seeking more participants to help with organization, or to bring new ideas. The next meeting will be May 2, at  7 pm at the Royalton Town Offices.
Contact David Barker (dlbvt@outlook.com) for more information. 🎂

The history of Royalton is very important to its town people.  A drive through Royalton will take you past beautiful old houses impeccably maintained as well as the original town house located in the village of Royalton.  In the center of the village of South Royalton stands the original water trough that was used to water horses at the time when they were the primary mode of transportation.  The trough no longer holds water, and now serves as a planter.  The trough sits in its original location, in the center of the intersection of Chelsea Street and South Windsor Street, the main intersection at the entrance of the business district.  With modern transportation being faster as well as the increase in the number of vehicles traveling through the intersection, the water trough has sustained some damage from the impact of a few crashes.  The last crash has rendered the trough unrepairable.  The number of crashes and the condition, of the trough prompted the Selectboard to consider relocating it.  Once the news of the Selectboard's discussion hit the streets the community responded with a clear message that trough remain in its original location and funds should be allocated for it's repair. Although it has not yet been repaired, the Selectboard is intending to follow through with plans to restore it.

During the town's 250th birthday celebration there will be opportunities to explore Royalton and learn about the rich history and traditions still followed today.  🎂

The Village of South Royalton

Royalton Vermont 250th Birthday

Welcome Royalton Vermont 250th Birthday Blog

          Fun Fact:  Take a map of Vermont, fold it in half vertically, then fold in half horizontally,  open the map and find the center point of the two folds. Give or take a millimeter or two, you will find yourself in Royalton VT.
   
        Sometimes referred to as central VT or the heartland of VT, the town of Royalton VT is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.  A 3 day town wide event is being planned to take place on August 15 thru August 17 and you are cordially invited to follow along as the event takes shape, learn about our town, and join the festivities.

          The town is located on the east side of the Green Mountains, and the White River, (largest river east of the Green Mountains), cuts through its center. Royalton can be described as hilly and curvy with farm land and meadows along side the river, all with a surrounding of hills just large enough to be called mountains. White in the winter, lush green in the summer, and a spectacular mix of reds, yellows and orange in the fall.

        Royalton is comprised of 3 villages, North Royalton, Royalton, and South Royalton.  South Royalton is the home of the Vermont Law School.  The only law school in the state.

There is more to the story, check back frequently as we continue.......🎂