One item in VHS's collection is a depiction of a dog team used by Admiral Richard Byrd's Dog during his expedition to the South Pole
The Vermont Historical Society is pleased to announce a trio of new exhibits that are now open to the public at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier: Oren W. Hills, Photographer, Francis Colburn: From the Collection of the Vermont Historical Society, and Rockingham’s Acropolis.
By Andrew Liptak
In the waning days of the Revolutionary War, General George Washington faced a problem: after seven years of fighting, funding was running low, and his soldiers were exhausted. He decided to begin issuing an award that would recognize exemplary acts on the battlefield, writing that…
By Andrew Liptak
This past weekend’s snowstorms left Vermont covered in a nice, thick layer of snow. After clearing our driveways and footpaths, it’s an excellent time to get outdoors for some recreation time. Vermonters have dealt with the snow for hundreds of years, and looking through the Vermont…
The Vermont Women’s History Project began in April 2004 under the auspices of the Vermont Commission on Women. After background development and research, it began its public work in March 2005. Its mission was to promote the understanding of the diverse experiences of women in Vermont history, and by…
By Danielle Harris-Burnett
The Pavilion Hotel is one of the most frequent things visitors ask about at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier. We recently installed a panel about the history of the building and the unique approach Vermonters took to save the site’s history.
The first Vermont State…
By Meg Mallory
Approaching the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the public is invited to reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look towards the future that we want to create for generations to come. What history has been collected…
Our next published book will be an oral history of the COVID-19 pandemic edited by Pulitzer Prize finalist Garrett M. Graff
Garrett M. Graff is the editor of our next book, Life Became Very Blurry: An Oral History of COVID-19 in Vermont
Each year, the Vermont Historical Society presents the League of Local Historical Societies & Museums (LLHSM) Achievement Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional work done by individuals and community heritage organizations throughout the state to collect, preserve, and share Vermont’s rich history.…
