Please join the Governor on the State House lawn to celebrate the lighting of the Vermont Christmas tree.
Continue readingThe State House is Hiring a Visitor Services Coordinator
Visitor Services Coordinator:
The Visitor Services Coordinator manages all tours and programs within the Capitol District
through the Sergeant at Arms Office and under direction of the Vermont State Curator’s Office.
https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/All-HR-Documents/Current-Job-Postings/Visitor-Services-Job-Posting-11.23.pdf
Freedom and Unity: A Graphic Guide to Civics and Democracy in Vermont
Download this fun and informative graphic booklet from the Center for Cartoon Studies.
Continue readingFind Out Information About Being a State House Volunteer
The State Curator’s Office and the Friends of the Vermont State House are seeking volunteer tour guides and gift shop staff.
Continue readingFriends’ Farmer’s Night – The Alexander Twilight Story
TONIGHT! February 22 at the State House – Sponsored by the Friends of the Vermont State House
Middlebury Historian Bill Hart and others pay tribute to Rep. Alexander Twilight of Brownington, elected in 1836 as the nation’s first legislator of African descent — and the subject of the new State House portrait by Katie Runde. Hart and others explore the somewhat murky story behind this energetic and inspired educator, and the Friends find ways to enliven this presentation with poignant and rollicking music!
In the House Chamber at the State House at 115 State Street. Free.
Valentines are Back at the State House
They are back! Friends of the Vermont State House will join the State Curator’s office in selling our special brand of State House Valentines! Look for us in the Card Room on February 9th and 10th and on Valentine’s Day.
Farmer’s Night Concert Series 2023
The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition. Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to bluegrass to barbershop, perform in the well of the House Chamber each Wednesday night during the legislative session.
Friends of the Vermont State House will host a Farmer’s Night on February 24th, 2023. We will share details soon!
Performing Arts Artifacts to be Shown at Vermont State House
Performing Arts Artifacts to be Shown at Vermont State House
Exhibits highlight the state as a cultural crossroads.
Two artifacts representing Vermont’s performing arts will be exhibited at the Vermont State House from December 12 through January, 2023: A saxophone belonging to blues legend Big Joe Burrell, and a commemorative quilt signed by generations of UVM Lane Series artists commemorating the series’ first 50 years. For more info, visit: https://bigheavyworld.com/latest-news/2022/12/8/vt-music-museum-artifacts-to-be-shown-at-vermont-state-house
Unveiling of the Alexander Twilight Portrait in the State House Lobby
The new portrait adds a major addition to the State House collections of art. The painting honors Twilight and tells his extraordinary story as visionary educator, minister and the first person of African descent to serve in Vermont’s Legislature in 1836.
Continue readingUpcoming Friends’ Board Meeting
Per our bylaws, the Friends of the Vermont State House board announces its upcoming regular meeting on 2/18/22 at 2pm. The meeting will be held virtually.