Tour Guide Information Session

Tour Guide Session
The State Curator’s Office and the Friends of the Vermont State House are seeking volunteer tour guides to help students learn about Vermont’s system of government and civic values. After three years, the State House is finally fully open to the public and we are eager to make up for lost time in engaging the youth that constitute the future of our democratic society!
Interested individuals who enjoy working with young people are encouraged to join us on Monday, April 3rd at 2:00 PM in the State House cafeteria for a reception and information session with light refreshments.
No prior knowledge of the State House is necessary! After the gathering on April 3rd, prospective tour guides will be able to sign up to attend training sessions and shadow current tour guides to sufficiently develop their knowledge of the subject matter.

Friends’ Farmer’s Night – The Alexander Twilight Story

Twilight Portrait and Chairs

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!