Be a Vermont History Explorer!

The Vermont History Explorer website is full of information about Vermont history. It has over 200 articles about Vermont history that can be read online, printed, or projected on a screen. Additionally, it is a great place to find primary sources like photographs and historic documents.

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Welcome Students


This interactive website is designed for you to study Vermont History. The site uses artifacts and photographs from the Vermont Historical Society's collections. 

Check out the maps and documents that help tell the story of Vermont becoming the 14th state.

Did you know that photographs and census records show how Vermont has changed over time?

Are you interested in fascinating facts? Check out the illustrated timeline about Vermont history. 

This is your place to discover Vermont History. Go explore!

Welcome Educators


Resources for teachers and parents are housed under the Educators tab.

Learn more about field trips and Hands-On History programs hosted at the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier.

Check out our History Kits to bring interactive history directly to the students in your classrooms.

Looking for classroom sets of books? Our Lending Library may be just the resource you are seeking.

Are you seeking lesson plans to supplement your teaching materials? Currently, our lessons are geared towards grades 3-5. This section of the website will be expanding to include resources for all grades. Please check back regularly for updates.