April 1, 2014–The 19 essays in The Vermont Difference: Perspectives from the Green Mountain State (J. Kevin Graffagnino, et al), discuss aspects of the Vermont experience that merit national attention and consideration, from the significance of town meetings to the push for sustainable agriculture. The collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays is beautifully illustrated with contemporary and historical photographs and artwork. Contributors include Vermont politicians, historians, academics, writers and business leaders. Co-published by the Woodstock Foundation and the Vermont Historical Society. Find the book in our online store.

December 2013-You'll often find thought-provoking subjects in the books that we publish. One of our newest titles introduces revealing new research from author Harvey Amani Whitfield: The Problem of Slavery in Early Vermont, 1777-1810.

"Challenging myth with careful reasoning and thorough research, Harvey Amani Whitfield deftly reveals the challenges of abolishing slavery even in Vermont, so long assumed to have been founded on equal rights and universal freedom ..., " says Alan Taylor, Thomas Jefferson Professor of History at the University of Virginia. Find the book in our online store.

September 21, 2013 – Senator Bill Doyle was presented the President's Award in recognition of his lifelong preservation of Vermont's history through community documentaries, professorship at Johnson State College, History Day judging, active engagement with the VHS and other heritage organizations, (and many other heroic history efforts!). The Vermont Historical Society also set up a William T. Doyle History Day fund.

Read more: Senator Doyle Honored

2013
Uncommon Law, Ancient Roads, and Other Ruminations on Vermont Legal History is now available by Paul Gillies.

“Paul Gillies is Vermont’s best chronicler of all the twists and turns of our storied past. Everyone interested in how we evolved into such a special place needs to read this book,” says former Governor James Douglas. For more about the book, check our online store.

Dateline: November 5, 2012

Photo Caption: Vermont Historical Society executive director, Mark Hudson, accepted two Leadership in History awards from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). Only 59 awards were conferred nationwide. The Vermont Historical Society won an Award of Merit for A Very Fine Appearance: The Vermont Civil War Photographs of George Houghton, a Vermont Historical Society publication by Donald Wickman and the second Award of Merit for the Vermont History Explorer website (a vital research tool for teachers and students at www.vermonthistory.org/explorer).