The Vermont Historical Society will return to the Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds with the Vermont History Expo on June 16 and 17. This unique country history fair features work­shops, crafters, musicians, authors, local Vermont historical societies and museums, re-enactors, and many more opportunities to step back in time.

It’s now an every-other-year event, and this year’s theme is Vermont in the Civil War.

Tess Taylor, director of education and public programming for the His­torical Society, says, “6000 past par­ticipants can’t be wrong! The History Expo is down-home fun whether you are 8 or 88.”

The core of the two-day Expo is the collection of stories and exhibits from local Vermont historical societies and museums. Added to that are cultural heritage offerings, genealogy and re­search, Vermont history experts, heri­tage animals, 19th-century children’s games, music, a live country auction, presentations, and Vermont authors.

Once again, half-price admission will be offered for those in period dress as well as special pricing for families. Advance discounted tickets are avail­able for Vermont Historical Society members.