BHS e472-Ladies Enterprise Society Bandstand

The Brattleboro Historical Society Podcast

The Ladies Enterprise Society bandstand, built in 1914, is a tangible artifact of the organization's commitment to the Esteyville neighborhood. The Society provided baskets of food, meals, and child care for families experiencing sickness or injury. The organization also donated to many local agencies like Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Reformer Christmas Stocking. Band and, later, the First Regiment Band. Society chairs, tables, utensils, cups and other supplies were stored under the bandstand for these gatherings. Here's the story...