Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886)
American lawyer, politician, 21st President of the United States (1881-1885). Born in a small cabin in Fairfield. The son of the
Read moreAmerican lawyer, politician, 21st President of the United States (1881-1885). Born in a small cabin in Fairfield. The son of the
Read moreEducator and psychologist, born in Burlington. Influenced by such teachers as John Dewey and William James, he completed his graduate studies in Europe
Read moreVermont’s story begins with the indigenous peoples who frequented the territory between the Connecticut River and Lake Champlain long before
Read moreVermont was officially adopted as the new republic’s name on June 30, 1777. Two different stories are told to explain
Read moreBorn in East Guilford, Connecticut. A farmer and land speculator (a member of the Onion River Company, along with Ethan
Read moreThanks to a Vermonter who had to leave school at the age of 15, millions of Americans have had the door
Read moreAs the first black in America to serve as pastor of a white congregation, Haynes ministered to Rutland‘s West Parish for
Read moreBorn in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Although he was a farmer like his father, it has often been said that his
Read moreThirtieth President of the United States, born in Plymouth. He is the only US President born on Independence Day. He attended
Read moreAmerican Revolutionary, born in Litchfield, Connecticut. Allen spent a considerable portion of his life in the effort to achieve independence
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