Working with Preservation Trust of Vermont, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, the National DAR and the Vermont Sons of the American Revolution, Vermont Daughters have concluded projects to address the structural integrity and beauty of our building. At the same time, we have taken steps to enhance the Mansion’s financial health and stability by building our small endowment fund.
Our most-recent project was to replace the deteriorating wallpaper in the main bedroom of the Mansion. This bedroom is furnished with antiques, reflecting the period the Strong family lived in the house, donated by Marjorie Merriweather Post. Mrs. Post was a DAR member, heir to the Post cereal fortune and a noted antique collector and philanthropist. Her legacy of taste and elegance can be appreciated in the exquisite antiques exhibited in this room.
The old wallpaper was a replica of a period pattern. Wallpapers reflected the fashionable trends of the period and the status, history and personal taste of the occupants. John Strong’s house and taste imply that his sphere of influence may well have extended beyond civic leadership into the realm of style and aesthetics.
Over the years damage from water, insects, and excess humidity had taken a severe toll on the wallpaper. Now that we have remedied the humidity problems and restored the windows to control insects, it was time to enjoy decorating this gracious and elegant room.
We selected an historically accurate block printed wallpaper in an appropriate pattern. The project included plaster repair and painting by a skilled craftsperson.
"Before" photos are on the left, and "after" photos are shown below.
Vermont Daughters appreciate the ongoing generous support of the Vermont Sons of the American Revolution as we work to preserve our national heritage.
Vermont Daughters appreciate the ongoing generous support of the Vermont Sons of the American Revolution as we work to preserve our national heritage.
We need your help
The Mansion is a 501 (c) 3 organization and contributions are tax-deductible. We are an all-volunteer organization, so all contributions go directly to help preserve this historic property. To help us celebrate and preserve this part of our national heritage, we gratefully appreciate donations. You may send a check made out to VSSDAR, with a note specifying the donation is for the Mansion, or you may use this PayPal link:
https://paypal.me/VSSDAR?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Mail to:
Cyndy Coy, Treasurer
658 Vale Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
Thank you for your support.
https://paypal.me/VSSDAR?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Mail to:
Cyndy Coy, Treasurer
658 Vale Dr
South Burlington, VT 05403
Thank you for your support.