Secretary of StateVermont State Archives
Secretary of StateThese records give a behind the scenes look at how the Commission functioned, from its inception in 1986 to its dissolution in June, 1992. They reveal where the ideas originated, how events were organized, how the Commission raised money and publicized events, and how the Commission interacted with the towns, schools, businesses, dignitaries, governors and grant seekers. The records document Bicentennial activities throughout Vermont.
Vermont Statehood Bicentennial Commission Series List:The Vermont Statehood Bicentennial Commission was created by Act 252 (1986) "to commemorate properly the 200th anniversary of the founding of Vermont" as the 14th state, (1791-1991). The Commission and its staff organized, supported and endorsed projects and programs that celebrated Vermont's statehood bicentennial, as well as the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution (1987) and the Bill of Rights (1991). The first meeting of the Commissioners was in October 1986, the final meeting was in December 1991, and all Commission business ceased on June 30, 1992.