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All In Vermont: Put Your History on the Map

In the leadup to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, The Vermont Historical Society will build a statewide, place-based learning opportunity for Vermont students called “All in Vermont: Put your history on the map.” This project is a call to study Vermont’s inhabitants, notable events, industry, movements, and culture that demonstrate the state’s continued evolution since the American Revolution.

The “All in Vermont” project is tied to the C3 Framework for the Social Studies State Standards and will provide opportunities for educators, students, and local historians to join forces in centering local history education in classrooms across the state. The Vermont Historical Society is in the process of creating two guides: one for educators and another for local historical societies, which will work in tandem to support student research.

Through inquiry-based research, students will uncover the enduring histories that make their homes unique and share their findings on an ArcGIS interactive map housed on both the Vermont Historical Society and the Vermont History Explorer websites. The goal is to have all 252 towns and cities represented by the end of the 250th commemoration in 2026.

Studying local history helps students connect with their communities and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them. Local history offers valuable insights into how the past shapes the present, allowing students to better understand the traditions, cultures, and values that influenced their lives. It can also instill a sense of pride and identity, as students gain awareness of the contributions made by those from their own community. 

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States National Park Service (NPS) under assistance agreement (P24AC02271) to NEIWPCC in partnership with the Lake Champlain Basin Program

For more information about the project or how to get involved, contact VHS Outreach Educator Meg Mallory.   

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