The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum heading
A black and white panoramic photo of Mechanicsville (now Belmont) and Jackson's Pond (now Star Lake).

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Location & Directions

The Mount Holly Community Museum is located in the village of Belmont.

From Rutland:
(about 16 miles, 25 minutes)

  • Take Route 7 South to Route 103.
  • Turn left on Route 103 (toward Ludlow).
  • Turn right (on Belmont Road) when you come to the blinking yellow light over Route 103.
  • Continue on Belmont Road to the village of Belmont (approximately 2 miles).
  • At the 4 corners in Belmont:
  • Perkins House is across the intersection adjacent to the Church Green, or
  • Turn right (on Tarbellville Road) and The Will White Blacksmith Shop Museum will be on your right.

From Ludlow:
(about 11 miles, 15 minutes)

  • Take Route 103 North.
  • Turn left on Healdville Road.
  • Continue on Healdville Road to the village of Belmont.
  • At the 4 corners in Belmont:
  • Perkins House is on the left adjacent to the Church Green, or
  • Continue straight (on Tarbellville Road) and The Will White Blacksmith Shop Museum will be on your right.

From Manchester:
(about 30 miles, 40 minutes)

  • Take Route 11 to Londonderry.
  • In Londonderry, turn left on Route 100 (toward Weston).
  • Continue through Weston. You will come to the intersection of Route 100 and Route 155 (approximately 8.5 miles after leaving Londonderry).
  • At this intersection, stay straight. You will be on Route 155.
  • Approximately 6.5 miles later, you will come to the intersection of Route 155 and Tarbellville Road. (There is a sign that points to the right and says, "Belmont 1 mile").
  • Turn right onto Tarbellville Road.
  • The Will White Blacksmith Shop Museum will be on your left as you come into the village of Belmont. Perkins House is on the right adjacent to the Church Green.
A map of Mechanicsville (now Belmont) circa 1869.