In 1830s Vermont, homes had angled second-story windows called “witch windows” to keep witches out. They may have also been used for removing coffins. They are most common in central and northern Vermont and have other names like Vermont windows or lazy windows. Some say they were originally designed as vents. Some 140 years after […]
Vermont has had three versions of its state flag since becoming part of the Union in 1791. The first two resembled the US flag, but the final version, adopted in 1923, features the Vermont coat of arms on a blue background. There are three versions of the Vermont state flag, the first since Vermont became […]
Vermont is known as the “Green Mountain State” due to the French explorer Samuel de Champlain’s naming of the land as “vert mont” and the Green Mountain Boys’ fight for independence. The state is home to the Green Mountain Range, which is over 75% forested and includes Mount Mansfield. The name was first used in […]
Vermont offers plenty of attractions for families with kids, including the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour, Billings Farm & Museum, Shelburne Farms, Junior Sugarmaker, and Ball Mountain Lake area for outdoor activities. If you’re traveling to Vermont with kids, be prepared. The state boasts an impressive list of attractions […]
Vermont is a state in the northeastern part of the United States, bordered by New York, Quebec, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Its capital is Montpellier, and major cities include Burlington and Rutland. Vermont is known as the Green Mountain State and was involved in the American Revolutionary War. Its state emblems include the red clover, […]
