February 22 • The Enigmatic and Charismatic Alexander Twilight: A Celebration of America’s First Legislator of African Descent
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.
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!