Bees Besieged: A History of Beekeeping

The Vermont Historical Society has announced “Bees Besieged: A History of Beekeeping,” a program set for Friday, September 16th, at the Henry Sheldon Museum in Middlebury, Vermont.

This talk will be led by Bill Mare, a writer, and a beekeeper for 50 years. Mare will tell of the origins and evolution of beekeeping, sometimes referred to as “farming for intellectuals,” with a particular emphasis on his new book, with Ross Conrad, and others, The Land of Milk and Honey, a History of Beekeeping in Vermont.

Bill Mares has been a journalist, state legislator, and high school teacher. He has authored or co-authored 18 books on a variety of subjects including the U.S. Marines and beekeeping and from workplace democracy to Vermont humor.

This program is free and open to the public, and will take place from noon to 1 pm. The Sheldon Museum is located at One Park Street, Middlebury across from the Ilsley Library. For more information visit the Henry Sheldon Museum website or call (802) 388-2117.

Photo of bumblebee courtesy Wikimedia user Sffubs.