The Old First Church of Bennington, Vermont

The Old First Church, (First Congregational), the very first Protestant church built in Vermont, stands proudly on a fairly quiet, tree-studded hill in Bennington.

The grand, white building, more than 200 years old,  is quintessential New England.

The original Meeting House was constructed in 1783 and the current white church was built in 1805. It was dedicated in January of 1806. 

It's been dubbed "Vermont's Colonial Shrine."

The attractive fence that runs all the way down the sidewalk from the church and borders the nearby cemetery is what originally caught my eye.

No where have I seen a more attractive, gorgeous actually, fence.

According to information on the church's website, "much of the early history of Bennington and of Vermont took place in and around the original Meeting House..."

Hope you enjoy the photos here and, if interested, check out the church's website.

Tomorrow we are going to go inside the cemetery so if that peaks your interest, come on back!

HAVE YOU EVER VISITED VERMONT?