Old Constitution House — Attraction in Windsor

I was drawn to the marker in front and then took some time to explore the property. On this late afternoon, the house was secured so there wasn't much to see.

The marker tells the story. It reads, "Windsor, settled in 1764, became the political center of the Upper Connecticut River Valley. Here the Constitution of the "Free and Independent State of Vermont" was adopted at the tavern of Elijah West on July 8, 1777. This constitution was the first to prohibit slavery and establish universal manhood suffrage. Vermont was an independent republic until 1791, when it was admitted into the Union as the 14th state."

The marker was erected in 1990 by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. There is free...

Small museum commemorating the founding of Vermont as a separate republic. They wrote their Constitution before the US wrote ours. Many antique items to see but the theme is not consistent with the bill of the house as the story of Vermont's founding. Rather it presents a hodge podge of pieces and history from varied times. Open only on weekends. Jim our guide was very nice. Cost is three dollars per adult. Very...

A must-visit for local history buffs, even if you don't get a chance to go inside and get a guided tour, which is likely since the museum is seasonal and is only open on weekends. You can walk around, take photos, and read the information plaques that describe the history of the place, particularly the notability of the constitution for explicitly...