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Vermont Historical Society

The Vermont Historical Society engages both Vermonters and "Vermonters at heart" in the exploration of our state's rich heritage. Our purpose is to reach a broad audience through our outstanding collections, statewide outreach, and dynamic programming. We believe that an understanding of the past changes lives and builds better communities.

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Oct 06, 2022 | 12:00 pm

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VHS Annual Meeting 2022

The 184th Annual Meeting of the Vermont Historical Society

Oct 12, 2022 - Oct 13, 2022 | 1pm - 3pm

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Artists

Examine works of art by Vermont Artists and learn how they captured Vermont stories.

Oct 29, 2022 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Manchester Public Library, Manchester, VT

LLHSM Annual Conference-2022

68th Annual Meeting of the League of Local Historical Societies & MuseumsOctober 29, 2022Manchester,…

Nov 09, 2022 - Nov 10, 2022 | 1pm - 3pm

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Government

Explore how state government works and visit the State House.

Nov 15, 2022 | 10:00 to 11:30 am

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Active Collections Mini Workshop Virtual

Unsure what you should collect and what you might be able to deaccession? Want to make your collections work for you, rather than you working for the collections? Explore new practices in collections management and stewardship, with a focus on strategies for small historical societies, in this introductory workshop to the principles of the Active Collections movement.

Dec 14, 2022 - Dec 15, 2022 | 1pm - 3pm

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont People

Learn about the lives of ordinary Vermonters over time.

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Upcoming Events

VHS Annual Meeting 2022

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Artists

LLHSM Annual Conference-2022

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Government

Active Collections Mini Workshop Virtual

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont People

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