A Vermont Original: Wilson ”Snowflake” Bentley’s Gift to the World

2025-02-03

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Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley was the first person to ever photograph a single snowflake. On January 15, 1885—at age 19—he used photographic plates to capture his first snowflake image at his family's farm in Jericho. His images of snowflakes are on permanent display at the historical society in the Old Red Mill in Jericho. "He had the mind of a scientist and the soul of a poet," says Sue Richardson, Bentley's great-grand-niece, who manages the exhibit and gift shop at the Jericho Historical Society."His ...

Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley was the first person to ever photograph a single snowflake.

On January 15, 1885—at age 19—he used photographic plates to capture his first snowflake image at his family's farm in Jericho. His images of snowflakes are on permanent display at the historical society in the Old Red Mill in Jericho.

"He had the mind of a scientist and the soul of a poet," says Sue Richardson, Bentley's great-grand-niece, who manages the exhibit and gift shop at the Jericho Historical Society.

"His dream was to share his images with the world," she says.

In this episode, Sue shares stories about Snowflake Bentley and his lasting impact on the world.

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