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Painting depicting the Battle of Queenston Heights the unsuccessful American landing on October 13, 1812.
 Vermont Timeline History
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1609: Samuel de Champlain claims the Vermont area for France
1690: English build fort at Chimney Point
1724: Fort Drummer becomes the first permanent settlement in Vermont
1764: By decree of King George III, Vermont's land is now part of New York
1770s: Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys defend the land
1775: Fort Ticonderoga is captured by Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen, and a small band of men
1777: The Battle of Hubbardton is fought, and is the only battle of the Revolutionary War fought in Vermont
1777: Vermont declares its independence from Britain, and prohibits slavery within its borders
1791: Vermont becomes the 14th U.S. State
1814: During the War of 1812, the U.S. gains control of Lake Champlain, stopping the British invasion
1848: Vermont's first train begins operations
1850: Vermont nullifies the U.S. Fugitive Slave Law
1864: During the Civil War, Confederates attack St. Albans
1881: Chester A. Arthur - Vermont native - becomes U.S. President
1923: Calvin Coolidge - another Vermont native - becomes U.S. President after the death of President Warren G. Harding
1934: The first ski tow in the U.S. is constructed in Woodstock
1940s: Ski venues are established in northern Vermont, and chair lifts begin operation
1985: Madeleine M. Kunin becomes Vermont's first woman governor
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