Sterling Creates a Legacy Story Map
Written by Farley Brown & Gustavo Requena Santos
Sterling College has played a significant role in the town of Craftsbury for many years as a vibrant institution. With the cessation of Sterling College Undergraduate Degree Programs after the 2026 spring semester, the next step of the Sense of Place mapping project funded by the Endeavor Foundation, is intended to build a “legacy” map, reflecting the natural and social connectivity between Sterling College and the broader Craftsbury community. This legacy map will be named “The Legacy of Sterling College: Our Place in Craftsbury and the Northeast Kingdom”.
The legacy map will expand on the axes of Historical Landscape, Natural Landscape, Forest Landscape, and Agricultural Landscape. In particular, additional information on the work conducted in the higher-education institution will be added to the map and their stories. The scope of the map will also include components of Craftsbury history, local sustainable agriculture, integrated management of natural resources, and socio-cultural aspects, as the shared paths between Sterling and our local Craftsbury community have impacted each other throughout our decades long relationship.
Specific goals of this map project:
Develop a legacy map of the work and impact of Sterling College;
Highlight the cultural and natural histories connections within Sterling College and the broader community;
Document the history, character, and uses of the Sterling College working and natural landscapes, through archived images and research projects;
Provide Sterling College students with an opportunity to engage in a professional process and develop their communication skills
We’d love to hear your ideas for capturing Sterling’s legacy. Please contribute here.
