Vermont History Museum in Montpelier

A New American Globe: James Wilson of Vermont

On View Through June 2023

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Vermont History at Home

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COVID-19 Archive: Contribute your photographs, stories, poems, and videos of living through the COVID-19 crisis in Vermont

Vermont History Center

Freedom & Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories

Vermont History Museum

Exhibits & Store

109 State Street, Montpelier, VT

Tuesday - Saturday

10am - 4pm

*Closed on state & federal holidays

Vermont History Center

Leahy Library, Collections, & Offices

60 Washington Street, Barre, VT

Tuesday - Friday & Second Saturdays

9am - 4pm

Wednesday

9am - 8pm

*Closed on state & federal holidays

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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This Place in History: The Lumière Brothers and Autochrome Photography

Freedom & Unity: One Ideal, Many Stories

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This Place in History

Videos exploring all corners of the state

Upcoming Events

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

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Famous Vermonters

Learn about Vermonters like Ethan Allen and Clarina Nichols.

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.

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.

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.

Jan 11, 2023 - Jan 12, 2023 | 1pm - 3pm

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Weather

Play a winter game and learn how weather has affected Vermonters in the past.

Feb 08, 2023 - Feb 09, 2023 | 1pm - 3pm

Vermont History Museum, Montpelier, VT

History for Homeschoolers - Vermont Geography

Use maps to consider how Vermont's history was influenced by geography.

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