Where does the Name Vermont Come from?
If you’ve read that the word “verts monts” (green mountains) was first used by Samuel de Champlain in 1609, we believe it’s wrong.
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President Coolidge House
President Calvin Coolidge Homestead is definitely my favorite Vermont's State Historic Site.
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Historic Vermont Towns
Often, the historic Vermont village centers have remained just like they were in the 19th century, with their white church, its steeple, or town meeting hall dominating the green, mountain backdrops.
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1731 French “Fort de pieux”, Lake Champlain
New archaeological finds at Chimney Point, Vermont.
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Lake Champlain… French?
A part of American history often forgotten.
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Map of Champlain’s Travels
A map of the various explorations of Samuel de Champlain.
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Battle of Hubbardton Reenactment
Early July, every year, you can attend the reenactment of the battle on Sunday morning. It gathers 2 to 300 hundred reenactors who come and spend the weekend there.
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Sunset on Historic Chimney Point
This mid-1780s tavern seems the perfect place for it, with its nice white porch wrapped around the red brick building; and the view on Lake Champlain and the bridge to New York state is superb.
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Day Hike: Mount Independence
You can hike or have a pleasant walk if you are not eager to tackle the 400 feet of descent and re-ascent to the shore of the lake.
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Mount Independence – Reenactment
This weekend, July 19 – 20, is the Mount Independence Encampment and Re-Enactment "Soldiers Atop the Mount". If you haven’t been to one of these before, don’t miss it.
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