- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
Old Constitution House
16 N Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-6628
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-6628
- Hours:
Wed-Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2 reviews for Old Constitution House
The VT Old Constitution House is a quaint small museum that is the base of Vermont's history. Vermont's consitution was drafted and signed here in this very building in 1777. It was a travern then, and also located up the street, on the parcel of land which is now a Veterans Park.
The Vermont constitution was far reaching -- the first to prohibit slavery, establish universal voting rights for all males, and authorize a public school system. This constitution guided the VT Republic for 14 years until 1791, when Vermont was finally admitted to the Union as the 14th State.
Called the "Birthplace of Vermont", the restored Old Constitution House is open May through October. It is run by local Windsor volunteers. It is located on Main St (route 5) just south of downtown.
People thought this was:
- Useful (5)
- Cool (5)
Even though the building was closed, I still enjoyed walking around and taking in the history of the beautiful structure. I hope to return one day to learn more about this place and take a tour of the interior.
People thought this was:
- Cool (1)