Vermont

Some of the key events about Vermont

• 1777

  Vermont declared itself an independent republic, becoming the first state to abolish slavery
• 1777

  British forces invaded Vermont during the American Revolutionary War
• 1791

  Vermont was admitted to the Union as the 14th state
• 1816

  A severe summer frost destroyed crops across Vermont, leading to widespread food shortages
• 1823

  The University of Vermont became the first American university to declare support for freedom of religion
• 1864

  St. Albans Raid marked the northernmost land action of the Civil War
• 1902

  The first ski tow in the United States was installed in Woodstock, Vermont
• 1927

  The Great Vermont Flood caused extensive damage and loss of life across the state
• 1934

  The first ski lift in the United States was installed at Suicide Six ski area
• 1934

  The Great Depression severely impacted Vermont's economy, particularly its marble and granite industries
• 1973

  Vermont experienced severe gasoline shortages during the oil crisis
• 1978

  Ben & Jerry's ice cream company was founded in Burlington
• 1989

  A major ice storm caused widespread power outages and property damage across Vermont
• 1991

  Vermont became the first state to recognize same-sex civil unions
• 1999

  The Northeast Dairy Compact, which had supported Vermont dairy farmers, was allowed to expire
• 2000

  Vermont passed a landmark civil unions law, granting same-sex couples many of the rights of marriage
• 2003

  Vermont's civil union law was replaced, causing controversy and debate
• 2009

  Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action rather than court order
• 2011

  Tropical Storm Irene caused catastrophic flooding and damage throughout Vermont
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Vermont's tourism and hospitality industries

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