1777 in Vermont

• In 1776 the colonies wrote the Declaration of Independence and designated Vermont lands to be part of New York and New Hampshire.
• In 1777 Vermont paid $30,000 for land that New York claimed was theirs. (I have included a link to my previous blog which explains how New York claimed Vermont lands.) At that time Vermont was called New Connecticut.
• On July 7, 1777 Just as the delegates were to sign the Vermont Constitution they were interrupted with news of the Battle of Hubbardton. Before they could dash out a severe thunderstorm delayed them ensuring that the new Vermont constitution was signed and Vermont was now independent.
• From 1777 to 1791 Vermont made their own coins, their own postage, did away with slavery, and offered all adult males the right to vote.

Vermont was not accepted as the 14th state as they hoped until 1791 after they had settled the disputes with New York and New Hampshire. I could write a book with all the information but instead will direct to these stories about Vermont.

Vermont From Its Glorious Past to the Present

The Story of Vermont: A Natural and Cultural History

It Happened in Vermont

Vermont: A Guide to the Green Mountain State (I have The American Guide Series volume, Third Edition, Revised/Edited by Ray…