A very important part of Vermont history is a "must" visit. Learn about the emigration of Italian artisans from the hills of Carrara, Italy to lend their expertise to marble excavation.

We visited this place because there are so many US buildings and monuments made from marble. The museum is a historic account of marble in America. The gift shop has many items for sale made from Vermont marble as well as items made from marble around the world. There is a sculptor usually on site doing some commission sculptures. Marble... More

A marble bridge in town, then a marble fire hall, you got to there to believe these! Several giant marbles in the parking lot, they were huge. The gift shop and museum exhibit were located on the 2nd floor. The main floor light was very dim, I did not know the place still opened or not. Once you walked in... More

When thinking of Vermont one thinks of fall beauty, skiing, maple syrup and granite and marble. This place has everything marble for your kitchen and other parts of your house. Iv'e never seen so many beautiful salt and pepper shakers made out of marble. There are so many marble gift idea's to choose from and it can be tormenting trying... More

Just a superb history of the old Vermont Marble Company. At one time the largest marble company in the world. Lots of artifacts. Many monuments and buildings in Washington are made with Vermont marble from the Danby quarry.

Great selection of marble gifts from Vermont. Have brought back many wine coolers and cheese plates.

this was my husbands stop. the video was very informative. we did not know so many important structors were made from vermont marble. the gift shop was great. the marble bathrooms a must to see.

It was interesting to learn that Proctor's marble quarrying operation was once the largest employer in the United States and discover all the modern uses for calcium carbonate. We would have liked to see more old machinery. Make sure you see the marble bridge over Otter Creek.

Sample work from marble sculptors, film and samples of marble avaiable from teh local mine. Self guided 30 min tour.