Professional DevelopmentThe Vermont Historical Society offers professional development opportunities for teachers focusing on teaching Vermont history, using primary sources in the classroom, the National History Day programs, and guiding student research. Current Workshops:
Vermont on the National Stage: An Inquiry Lab A course for teachers that uses the inquiry method to explore Vermont and United States history.
Held at the new Museum and Education Center at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, VT. August 10 - 12 (Tuesday - Thursday) with two follow-up days in November and March $375 OR $565 with two graduate credits from St. Michael's College. Lunch included each day. Follow this link for more information or for registration form (pdf). InserviceThe Vermont Historical Society’s education staff is available for social studies in-service training at your school. Contact us at
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to arrange a visit.  The library & museum are free for teachers' planning needs.
Teachers planning units or previewing a field trip may use our research library or museum for free. The VHS research library in Barre contains thousands of photographs, books, posters, maps and other documents that tell the stories of Vermont. Selected materials can be reproduced to enrich your classroom instruction. Contact the Vermont Historical Society library to arrange a research visit at (802) 479-8508 or
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