Vermont

1777

Vermont Republic Declared

1777

Vermont Republic Declared

Vermont adopted its first constitution in 1777, declaring itself an independent republic a...

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1791

Vermont Statehood

1791

Vermont Statehood

Vermont was admitted to the Union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state and the first state...

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1814

Battle of Plattsburgh Support

1814

Battle of Plattsburgh Support

Vermont played a crucial role in the War of 1812's climactic Battle of Plattsburgh in Sept...

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1850s

Abolitionist Activity

1850s

Abolitionist Activity

Vermont became one of the most strongly abolitionist states in the nation during the 1850s...

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1864

St. Albans Raid

1864

St. Albans Raid

In October 1864, a group of Confederate soldiers crossed from Canada into St. Albans, Verm...

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1900s

Maple Syrup Industry Growth

1900s

Maple Syrup Industry Growth

Vermont's maple syrup industry grew into one of the most recognized agricultural tradition...

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1930s

Ski Industry Begins Growing

1930s

Ski Industry Begins Growing

Vermont's mountains and reliable snowfall made it a natural home for skiing, and the sport...

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1960s

Interstate Highway Expansion

1960s

Interstate Highway Expansion

The construction of Interstate 89 and Interstate 91 through Vermont during the 1960s conne...

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1978

Ben & Jerry's Founded

1978

Ben & Jerry's Founded

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield opened their first ice cream scoop shop in a renovated Burl...

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Modern Era

Rural and Outdoor Economy

Modern Era

Rural and Outdoor Economy

Today, Vermont leads the nation in the percentage of its electricity generated from renewa...

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