October 12 - National Vermont Day

Happy National Vermont Day! Today we observe the 14th state to join the union back on March 4, 1791. 

This state in the northeastern United States is known for its natural landscape, which is primarily forested. 

Part of the New England region, it's also known for being home to more than one hundred 19th-century covered wooden bridges, and as a major producer of maple syrup. 

Thousands of acres of mountain terrain are crossed by hiking trails and skiing slopes. 

Populated primarily by Abenaki tribes before French and English settlers arrived, Vermont is a densely forested mountain state.  

Claimed by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1609 for France, Vermont’s first European settlement was established in 1666 at Fort Ste. Anne. The first English settlement was built in 1724. 

It should come as no surprise that Vermont produces more maple syrup than any other state. While Pennsylvania has more covered bridges than any other state, Vermont has more per square mile. 

Filmmakers love Vermont for its beautiful backdrops. Whether it’s for eerie thrillers ('What Lies Beneath'), a good drama ('The Cider House Rules') or a comedy ('Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'), we can’t resist the stunning views.  

Such stunning landscapes lured the Von Trapp family of 'The Sound of Music' story to settle in Stowe, Vermont because of the similarities to their Alpine home. 

Along with these majestic views come excellent skiing, hiking and the most beautiful bursts of autumn color. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Join National Day Calendar® as they recognize Vermont’s magnificent nature and history. Uncover hidden treasures and find all Vermont has to offer! Use #NationalVermontDay to share on social media. 

"We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once." ~Calvin Coolidge 

 
For a complete list of Vermont State and National Parks & Historic Sites visit www.vtstateparks.com and www.nps.gov. Check out a few of the featured sites around the state below. 

 
NATURE and HISTORY 

 
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park – Woodstock 

Green Mountain &Finger Lakes National Forests – Rutland 

Boulder Beach State Park – Groton 

Burton Island State Park – St. Albans 

Camel’s Hump State Park – Waterbury 

Green River Reservoir State Park – Hyde Park 

Half Moon Pond State Park– Hubbardton 

Molly Stark State Park – Wilmington, VT 

Mount Philo State Park – Charlotte 

MUSEUMS 

Shelburne Museum – Shelburne 

Montshire Museum of Science – Norwich 

Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium – St. Johnsbury 

Bennington Museum – Bennington 

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain – Burlington 

Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum – Stowe 

Old Stone House Museum – Brownington 

Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont – Rutland 

Bread and Puppet Theater – Glover 

Park-McCullough Historic Governor's Mansion – Bennington 

Wilson Castle – Proctor 

 
Hidden Treasures 

 
Rock of Ages Granite Quarry – Barre 

Ben and Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard – Waterbury 

Old Round Church – Richmond 

Shelburne Farms – Shelburne 

 
We also observe these famous figures born in Vermont of whom are still recognized today for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Samuel Hopkins, Bringham Young, John Deere, Joseph Smith, Chester A. Arthur, Caroline Ardelia Yale, Calvin Coolidge, Robert Holbrook Smith, Consuelo Northrop, and Patty Sheehan. 

 
Visit the link below to see those of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above.  

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Vermont 

Here's to The Green Mountain State! 

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