Friends of Friends,

As we are getting underway with our agenda and projects for 2020, we thought we’d take a step back and give a hearty “thank you” to everyone who supported Friends of the Vermont State House with their time, engagement, gifts, and appreciation of our treasured State House. We are happy to say that our Annual Appeal drive was very successful, resulting in record gifts.

We have an exciting year ahead of us, starting with the new “Women in the State House” exhibit installed on February 7 and the Friends’ sponsored Farmers Night that followed. We had a good turnout for “The 19th Amendment through Word and Song” and have great appreciation for everyone who lent their voice and music to the performance.

Our curatorial committee is working to bring attention to diversity in the State House art collection, as well as highlighting and displaying important artifacts. Our education outreach committee are working on new ways to engage young Vermonters in the legislative process and let them develop an appreciation for our institution.

We are affiliated with the Vermont Suffrage Centennial Alliance, which will be holding many events to celebrate 100 years since the 19th Amendment was enacted, including a city-wide parade in Montpelier and a festival on the State House lawn.

We look forward to seeing you at Friends’ events and at the State House throughout 2020.

Jack Carter, John Dumville and the Friends of the State House Trustees