Tag: Vermont history
Vermont’s Early Town Meetings: A Historical Perspective
In 1762, a pivotal year marked by significant milestones across the globe, a small town in Vermont was just beginning to establish a tradition...
Forum on Abenaki Heritage at Vermont Statehouse
Abenaki Forum Sparks Heated Debate at Vermont StatehouseAbenaki leaders from Québec recently brought their grievances to the Vermont Statehouse for a forum that quickly...
William Lloyd Garrison: From Vermont Journalist to Abolitionist Leader
William Lloyd Garrison: The Journey from Vermont Journalist to Abolitionist IconAt the corner of Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, a statue of William Lloyd Garrison...
Tom Salmon, Former Vermont Governor Who Caused Political Upset, Passes Away at 92
Tom Salmon, Former Vermont Governor Who Caused Political Upset, Passes Away at 92Tom Salmon, the former Vermont governor who caused a seismic political upset...
The Impact of 1975 on Vermont: A Look at the State Today
The Impact of 1975 on Vermont: A Look at the State TodayIn 1975, 82-year-old George Aiken retired to his Putney home after a long...