The Garland is a handwritten newspaper from Chester, Windsor County, Vermont, likely published around 1860. It is also referred to as The North Chester Garland by the editor.
It includes articles on the spirit of enterprise, Thanksgiving, hunting, sailing, technological developments at the time, and an anecdote from a student at the school. It also contains puzzles. In the editorial, they mention that the issue would be the last one published and thank their subscribers. Names and pseudonyms listed include Captain Go a head, Dwight, Friend Jack, George Turner, Ned, and Pinkney.
Chester Academy was a co-educational school that opened during 1815 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont. The school was financed by the local community and attracted about 150 students annually. The school's enrollment declined with the rise of public education in the region and the school closed in 1873.