It was three years from concept to completion, and now it is installed. From the Press Release for the project: This community art project was first funded in April 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants and crowd-funding supported the completion of the project in June 2023, at the conclusion of most pandemic measures. Strong community support and grants combined for project success, at times therapeutically.

Artist Dan Gottsegen worked with Kevin Stearns and his crew from LWI Metalworks of Morrisville to create and install the art. Gottsegen met with numerous community members in the design process. Connecting the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail to the Village and Hyde Park overall in a pleasing and informative manner resulted in the use of art and history.

Special thanks to the Vermont Arts Council and Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Better Places Program. Over 95 donors, consisting of residents, property owners and local businesses support the project.