McIndoe Falls, Vermont – May 26, 2024 – The McIndoes Academy Community Center trustees proudly announce the dedication of the former north classroom to the memory of George and Esther Tyler, longtime educators at McIndoes Academy. The dedication ceremony, held on May 25th, was attended by Tyler family members, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who traveled from as far as Minnesota. The event coincided with the annual McIndoes Academy reunion weekend and drew many Academy graduates for the celebration of their legacy.


George Tyler was born in 1909 in West Newbury, and Esther (Staadt) Tyler was also born in 1909 in Zanesville, Ohio. Their paths first crossed at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, where George studied geology and Esther furthered her lifelong passion, music. George’s promised job in South American mining was canceled by the revolution. With jobs difficult to find in the Depression Era, he took on the principalship of McIndoes Academy in 1931 at 22 years of age. The two were married in 1934, and she joined him at McIndoes Academy during the 1934-35 school year. Following periods at secondary schools in Bakersfield, Williamstown, and Enosburg Falls, Vermont, they returned to McIndoes Academy in 1957 and remained through its closure in 1969.


The dedication ceremony featured remarks from McIndoes Academy graduates Wallace and Roger Thrall. George and Esther Tyler's unwavering dedication to education left an indelible mark on the McIndoes Academy community and shaped the lives of countless students over the years. The Tyler Room will be a fitting tribute to their enduring legacy and will provide a space for community members to gather, learn, and celebrate.

Historic McIndoe Falls Church Building Revitalized with Volunteer Support and Preservation Grant

By Cynthia Stuart • September 20, 2024
Historic McIndoe Falls Church Building Revitalized with Volunteer Support and Preservation Grant

We Are Hiring!

June 11, 2024
MCINDOES ACADEMY COMMUNITY CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The McIndoes Academy Community Center is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time position. The successful applicant will be well-organized, energetic, detail-oriented, and comfortable with public speaking. Competency with Microsoft Office and Quickbooks is required. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the organization’s administration, programs, finances, budget, and strategic plan. Other essential duties include marketing, community outreach, and fundraising. To review the complete job description, select: Executive Director Job Description Come join our team as we continue with the creation of this dynamic community center serving the Connecticut River Valley in our Historic McIndoes Academy building. Our Mission: As a self-sustaining and all-inclusive community center, McIndoes Academy Community Center will continue its enduring educational purpose, enrich the region with events and activities and inspire an appreciation of local history. Interested candidates: Please email your resume and cover letter to: Wallace Thrall w.thrall@mcindoesacademy.org

McIndoe Falls Academy Awarded $100,000

March 24, 2024
Reprinted from the Caledonian Record March 23, 2024: The Preservation Trust of Vermont announced Friday that the McIndoeFalls Academy was awarded a $100,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant to rehabilitate the former academy building into a community center. Constructed in 1853, the Greek Revival-style academy building has been the focus of village life for nearly 175 years. The building, which served as a school until 1969, has been stewarded by the Academy Trustees for over 50 years. The rehabilitation of the Academy of Vermont, in partnership with the National Parks Service, is excited to support projects like the McIndoes Academy that will help preserve and revitalize Vermont’s rural communities,” said Ben Doyle, PTV president. “We congratulate the community champions who are leading this work and thank Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint for their support of this wonderful program. We would also like to acknowledge former Senator Leahy, for his work in establishing this Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior." The program supports the preservation and restoration of buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities with fewer than 7500 residents. Additional recipients of the Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrants include the Marshfield Village Store, the Kimball Public Library in Randolph, the Skinner Block in Royalton, and the Starksboro Village Meeting. “We are glad to see this federal funding support the preservation of historic sites in rural communities throughout Vermont. Each recipient represents a unique part of our state’s history and, thanks to the good work of the PreservationTrust of Vermont, will remain protected and preserved long into the future,” said Sen. Sanders, Sen. Welch, and Rep. Balint. “We look forward to seeing the role these historic community sites will play for generations to come.
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