Oh what a beautiful Thursday in October. It’s National Vermont Day. When you think of Vermont, what are the first things that come to mind? Fall foliage and maple syrup, right? At least that’s what I think of anyway.
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Vermont and Gumbo
Before Vermont became the 14th state in the Union, it existed as an independent nation for 14 years. It became in independent country in 1777. The Vermont Republic existed from January 15, 1777 to March 4, 1791, when it was admitted to the Union as the State of Vermont. During Vermont’s independence, it printed currency, enacted laws including a ban on slavery and established a postal service. Not bad for such a small place.
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Today we celebrate Vermont Day. We all know that Vermont is the undisputed capital of Maple Syrup, but did you know that Vermont was the first state to abolish slavery as part of the state’s constitution in 1777? That same constitution mandated public funding for high education. Very progressive.
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Beautiful Vermont, the Green Mountain State, was the 14th state to join the Union. The state derived its name from the French words Vert for Green and Mont for Mountain, hence Green Mountain State. Claimed by the French in 1609, the first settlement was established in 1666 at Fort Sainte Ann. Interestingly enough, the fort was built to protect Canada from the Iroquois.
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