The Vermont Historical Society is the only institution in Vermont that collects artifacts, books, and documents that reflect the entire history of the state, every geographical area, and every chronological period. We preserve the history that makes Vermont a special place to live, work, and visit. We hope your visit to our web site will inspire you to come to our museum in Montpelier & our library in Barre to see more!

Calvin Coolidge Homestead [20 minutes]
THE PLYMOUTH NOTCH HISTORIC DISTRICT
Plymouth Notch, Vermont is the birthplace and boyhood home of Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States. The village is virtually unchanged since the early 20th century. The homes of Calvin Coolidge's family and neighbors, the community church, cheese factory, one-room schoolhouse, and general store have been carefully preserved, and many of the buildings have their original furnishings. The President is buried in the town cemetery.

Vermont's Green Mountains are part of the Greater Appalachian Mountain range. The peaks of Killington and Pico, like all Vermont mountains, were once much higher than present. Worn by erosion and wiped by glaciers, the mountains of Vermont are rounded and green. The Green Mountain range is amongst the oldest in the world, dating back some five hundred million years. The Green Mountains are old, very old. Older than the Rockies, Alps, Andes, Himalayas, and many other well known mountains. Only the Adirondacks in New York are older.
The first tourist resort at Killington was built in 1880, well before the region was developed as a ski resort. The original Summit House accommodated hikers and natural lovers that came to Killington for the fantastic summit views.

A Visit to New England Village of Woodstock, Vermont
The world-renowned historic village of Woodstock, Vermont was described by Ladies Home Journal magazine as "The Prettiest Small Town in America".
Indulge yourself with a stroll around the Woodstock Village Green, walk downtown to visit a shopping mecca of quaint boutiques, antique shops, unique galleries, gift and souvenir stores, New England crafts and wood creations, clothing retailers, sweet shops, glass, brass, and candleworks.  Arouse your senses as you stroll past dining venues and eateries as varied as the aromas on the breeze. Woodstock treasures include the Billings Farm & Museum, where you can discover rural Vermont farm life at a working farm and museum.  The Woodstock Historical Society recently introduced a new multimedia exhibition featuring "Woodstock Works" at its historic 1807 Dana House Museum.  And, the Pentangle Council on the Arts presents music, drama, dance, and movies at the Historic Town Hall Theater, with free noon concerts and a school 'Arts in Education' program dedicated to keeping the arts alive in the community.  An exciting addition to the list of area attractions is the Ottauquechee Valley Winery, now offering a daily Wine Tasting Program with Winery Tours scheduled to start next season.