Vermont Historical Society

The library collects vermont books, magazines, manuscripts, maps, broadsides, photographs, and ephemera. It also contains a genealogical collection related to vermont and new england families as well as local history for other new england states, new york, and lower canada. The library collections are preserved for future generations and are made available to the public for research. The library personnel provide research assistance and advise the public on caring for collections and preserving the state's history. The staff also speak to local, professional and special interest groups on genealogical, bibliographical, and historical topics.

The museum collects items made in vermont or by vermonters or those with a long history of use by people living here. The society preserves these collections for future generations. The information contained in the collections is disseminated through long-term and temporary exhibits to educate vermonters and visitors about the history of the state of vermont. The museum collections are also made available for research. Museum personnel provide technical assistance to other organizations and individuals regarding the care of collections, exhibit installation and identification of objects. Museum personnel also speak to local groups on vermont history.

Vermont history bookstore: in the vermont history bookstore, the society sells books about vermont, vermont history and the people, towns and communities of vermont. The purpose of the bookstore is to educate people around the world on the state of vermont and its history. Publications: the society produces various publications on vermont's history for distribution to the general public and its membership.