Vermont
Some of the key events about Vermont
- 1777Vermont declared itself an independent republic, becoming the first state to abolish slavery
- 1777British forces invaded Vermont during the American Revolutionary War
- 1791Vermont was admitted to the Union as the 14th state
- 1816A severe summer frost destroyed crops across Vermont, leading to widespread food shortages
- 1823The University of Vermont became the first American university to declare support for freedom of religion
- 1864St. Albans Raid marked the northernmost land action of the Civil War
- 1902The first ski tow in the United States was installed in Woodstock, Vermont
- 1927The Great Vermont Flood caused extensive damage and loss of life across the state
- 1934The first ski lift in the United States was installed at Suicide Six ski area
- 1934The Great Depression severely impacted Vermont's economy, particularly its marble and granite industries
- 1973Vermont experienced severe gasoline shortages during the oil crisis
- 1978Ben & Jerry's ice cream company was founded in Burlington
- 1989A major ice storm caused widespread power outages and property damage across Vermont
- 1991Vermont became the first state to recognize same-sex civil unions
- 1999The Northeast Dairy Compact, which had supported Vermont dairy farmers, was allowed to expire
- 2000Vermont passed a landmark civil unions law, granting same-sex couples many of the rights of marriage
- 2003Vermont's civil union law was replaced, causing controversy and debate
- 2009Vermont became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action rather than court order
- 2011Tropical Storm Irene caused catastrophic flooding and damage throughout Vermont
- 2020The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Vermont's tourism and hospitality industries
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