NATIONAL VERMONT DAY

On October 12th, The Green Mountain State is recognized on National Vermont Day. It is the 14th state to join the United States. The state derives its name from French words vert for green and mont for mountain.

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.

Vermont Official Symbols

State Capital – Montpellier
Nickname – Green Mountain State
State Motto – Freedom and Unity
State Bird – Hermit Thrush
State Flower – Red Clover
State Animal – Morgan Horse
State Reptile – Painted Turtle
State Fish – Brook Trout, Walleye
State Drink – Milk
State Fruit – Apple
State Mineral – Talc
State Rock – Granite, Marble, Slate
State Tree – Sugar Maple
State Song – These Green Mountains
State Gemstone – Grossular Garnet
State Insect – Western Honeybee

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.

Vermont Flavor

• Fried Dough
• Fiddleheads
• Venison
• Bison Burgers
• Lake Champlain Chocolates
• Cider Donuts
• Sugar on Snow
• Maple Creemee
• Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Movie makers 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 (Me, Myself and Irene), we can’t resist the stunning views. Such stunning landscapes lured the Von Trapp family of 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 #NationalVermontDay

Join us as we recognize Vermont’s magnificent nature and history. Uncover hidden treasures and find all Vermont has to offer! Use #NationalVermontDay to share on social media.

History, Nature, Art

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. 

Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Park – Woodstock

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests

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 and Planetarium – St. Johnsbury

Bennington Museum – Bennington

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center – Burlington

Vermont Ski Museum – Stowe

Old Stone House Museum – Brownington

Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont – Rutland

Bread and Puppet Theater – Glover

Park-McCullough Historic House – Bennington

Wilson Castle – Proctor

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Famous People

Samuel Hopkins – Inventor – (December 9, 1743 – 1818)

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John Deere – Inventor – (February 7, 1804 – May 17, 1886)

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Joseph Smith – religious leader – (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844)

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Chester A. Arthur – President – (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886)

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Caroline Ardelia Yale – Educator – (September 29, 1848 – July 2, 1933)

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Calvin Coolidge – President – (July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933)

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Robert Holbrook Smith – Physician – (August 8, 1879 – November 16, 1950)

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Consuelo Northrop Bailey – Lieutenant Governor – (October 9, 1899 – September 9, 1976)

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Patty Sheehan – Professional Golfer – (October 27, 1956 -)

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Hidden Treasures

Rock of Ages Granite Quarry – Barre

Ben and Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard – Waterbury

Old Round Church – Richmond

Shelburne Farms – Shelburne