Happy Home Movie Day!
Saturday, October 21st is the “official” HMD date for 2023, but like last year we welcome events throughout October and beyond – any day can be Home Movie Day! As many events have shifted back to being in-person, we’ve implemented a new calendar and submission form, all of which can be found at our About Home Movie Day page, along with lots of info about the history of global Home Movie Day and how to host your own. See you over there, and at the movies!
10:00 am -12:30 pm
Bring your 16mm, 8mm, or Super 8 films to the Vermont History Museum at 109 State Street in Montpelier. Learn about archiving and preserving your home movies! Archivists will check the condition of your films to make sure they can be projected and answer any questions you might have about how to care for them.
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Lunch break on your own.
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Reconvene at the Savoy Theater at 26 Main Street to view your films on the big screen. The afternoon screening will include the world premiere of the digitized version of “The Epic Journey,” shot by Allen Gilbert as he drove across the country in his VW Bus in 1970. Gilbert will attend the screening and offer live commentary.
Please RSVP to rachel.onuf@vermont.gov or 802-622-4092
Brought to you by the Vermont Historical Society, the Vermont Historical Records Program, and the Center for Home Movies.