Fellowships and Awards

Richard O. Hathaway Award

The annual Hathaway Award goes to an individual who is recognized as making an outstanding contribution to the field of Vermont history. Projects include, but are not limited to, publications, exhibits, works of art, documentary films, radio programs, websites, and dramatic works.

    •  About the Award
    •  Application

As teacher and historian, Richard Hathaway opened doors to the past and in doing so enlightened the present.

Weston A. Cate, Jr. Research Fellowship

The Vermont Historical Society awards a fellowship each year to encourage research in Vermont history. The fellowship supports research for one calendar year in any aspect of Vermont history and is open to all individuals. In 2009 the application period for the fellowship was extended to two years to expand the quality and quantity of work under consideration. The deadline for filing an application for the fellowship is March 31st in even numbered years.  

    •  About the fellowship
    •  Application
    •  Guidelines
    •  Past Winners

Ben Lane Award 

    •  About the award