History of “The Hippie Invasion” in Vermont

The Rockingham Historic Preservation Commission will sponsor a program on “The Counterculture’s Impact on Vermont and Vermont’s Influence on the Counterculture Generation.” Author Yvonne Daley will discuss her most recent book, “Going Up the Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks and Radicals Moved to Vermont,” focusing on the period in the late 1960s and 70’s when thousands of young migrants, largely from the cities and suburbs, moved to rural Vermont, spawning a revolution that altered the state’s politics, agriculture, education, business practices and culture.  The new comers, in turn, were influenced by longtime residents and their practical lessons in rural living. This program is free. Light refreshments will be served. The Library is at 65 Westminster St. and is handicapped accessible.