Explore VHS Education Programs and Field Trip Experiences

Introducing Homeschool Wednesdays!

Study Vermont history at the museum the second Wednesday of each month from October through May.  The monthly workshops for students ages 6-12 will cover 350 years of Vermont history.  Each 2 hour session will include a visit to the museum and a related activity.  See Homeschool Wednesdays for more information and to pre-register.

Visit the Vermont History Museum

A trip to "Freedom and Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories " is an engaging and rich supplement to your study of Vermont history. Home study families are free!  

Free guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more students.  Contact Kathleen D'Aquila at (802) 828-2180 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule your visit. Select from one of the field trip offerings or contact Kathleen to customize a museum visit that fits your needs.  

Before You Visit

Visit us virtually before your field trip! The Freedom and Unity exhibit is now available online. Visit www.freedomandunity.org to preview the exhibit and make connections to your study before or after your trip.

Programs & Guided Tours:

    Freedom & Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories

    A Day in Montpelier

    VHS Research Library in Barre

    Vermont History Day

    Homeschool Wednesdays

Educational Resources:

    Lending Library

    History Kits

    Vermont History Timeline