People In Vermont
How have people made an impact on the history of Vermont?
Did you know people have lived on the land that is now Vermont for over 12,000 years? Some of those people are remarkable. Some of those people are ordinary. Some are born here and others move to the state. All of the people are part of Vermont’s story. Read the stories and think about this question: Who is a Vermonter?

Ann Story
What role did women play in the founding of Vermont?

Calvin Coolidge
How was President Coolidge’s inauguration different from other presidents’ inaugurations?

Ethan Allen
Who was Ethan Allen? Why is he a famous Vermonter?

Jeffrey Brace
What does Jeffrey Brace's story tell us about the challenges faced by early Black Vermonters?

Justin Morgan
Why was Justin Morgan's horse more famous than he was?

Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley
Why did "Snowflake" Bentley take photographs of snow crystals?
Learn More
Follow the links below to explore related topics.
Read about more famous Vermonters in Green Mountaineer Magazine
Read more about famous Vermonters in Historic Roots Magazine
Explore the Vermont Women's History Database
Explore the Vermont Black History Database
Get links to watch short videos about Famous Vermonters from This Place in History