History & Heritage Center Under New Leadership

Peggy Pearl Relinquishes Director Role To Academy Grad Who First Experienced The Center While Doing Her Capstone Project

By: Dana Gray

Outlets: Caledonian Record

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,174

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

ST. JOHNSBURY — Peggy Pearl’s role as the first and long-serving director of the town’s History & Heritage Center is now a thing of the past.

Stepping in to replace her as executive director is Emily Demers, the center’s first paid staff member.

Pearl led the center’s creation in 2010 and served as its director until February, when Demers assumed leadership.

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