Take time to appreciate the bits and pieces of history throughout Vermilion

By: Dana Smith You can live in Vermilion for your entire life and still not uncover all the bits and pieces of its past. We’ve probably forgotten and lost more than we’ll ever be able to know. Of course, one of the best ways to preserve our history is to go looking for it, butContinue reading “Take time to appreciate the bits and pieces of history throughout Vermilion”

Vermilion says goodbye to an iconic symbol in the historic downtown district

By: Dana Smith, MSV intern This week, Vermilion’s historic downtown neighborhood lost a precious symbol of small town life: the barber’s pole. The red, white and blue stripes have been a part of the sliver of a shop on Liberty where only four barbers have owned and cut hair since 1868. When the pole wasContinue reading “Vermilion says goodbye to an iconic symbol in the historic downtown district”

A historical landmark, the Vermilion Opera House takes you back in time

By: Dana Smith, MSV Summer Intern In a town as deeply rooted in its past as Vermilion, it feels like almost everyone has experienced some sort of historic preservation or renovation. Our merchants reside in historic buildings (it seems like almost every building used to be a dry goods store) with a diverse list ofContinue reading “A historical landmark, the Vermilion Opera House takes you back in time”

Don’t leave town for a great date night; explore Vermilion, enjoy local options

By: Dana Smith, MSV Intern Thinking about hopping on Route 2 and heading out of town for your next date night? Treat your significant other to an adventure in Vermilion instead! For residents and visitors alike, Vermilion offers opportunities for everyone to enjoy themselves. If you want to make a whole day of it, hereContinue reading “Don’t leave town for a great date night; explore Vermilion, enjoy local options”