Townshend is the home of Samuel Fletcher, head of the Vermont Militia. Annual town events include; Townshend Anniversary (June) , Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day (August), Townshend Flea Market & Craft Fair (May), and the Townshend Pumpkin Festival (October), Townshend the home of Mary Meyer Mftg. Company, Townshend Furniture, East Hill Bison Farm, The Townshend Inn, Windham Hill Inn, Townshend Dam Diner and several other small businesses. Townshend includes; West Townshend and Harmonyville.