Vermont Humanities is delighted to support history, arts, and culture projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.
Through our Speakers Bureau, Vermont Reads program, and a special Winter 2026 Zoom series, we’re offering many ways for you to commemorate the 250th anniversary.
Created by Tillie Walden from archival materials at the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History in Middlebury, “Charity and Sylvia” is a groundbreaking biography that is also the story of 19th century America. We are now accepting Vermont Reads 2026, and projects can begin as early July 1, 2026.
Each year, our Fall Festival celebrates National Arts and Humanities Month in October and reminds Vermonters of the impact and breadth of the humanities. This year’s Fall Festival 2026: Our Woven History recognizes the stories contained in our Vermont Reads 2026 book, Charity & Sylvia by Tillie Walden, while also commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
We offered a series of four free talks held on Zoom in January and February 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.
In December 2025, the Vermont 250th Anniversary Commission, Vermont Arts Council, and Vermont Humanities announced $62,875 in awarded grants to 12 different Vermont communities for history, arts, and culture projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.
Our seasonal “Words in the Woods” program allows Vermonters and visitors to enjoy our state’s natural beauty while listening to and reading literature in the outdoors.
Humanities Camps are filled with reading and writing projects, field trips, and outdoor activities.
We won a 2020 Schwartz Prize for best public humanities programming in the U.S. for Vermont Reads 2019: “March: Book One.”
We supported the Chandler Center for the Arts’ Global Connections Youth Outreach program, which highlights artists from around the world.
Our free public events help bring the power of the humanities to communities across Vermont.
Vermont Humanities is delighted to support history, arts, and culture projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic events associated with the American Revolution in Vermont.
