1) In 1849, the Vermont state legislature passed a law officially making February 14th a state holiday, called "St. Valentine's Day." This made Vermont the first state in the US to recognize Valentine's Day as a holiday.

2) On February 14, 1879, the Vermont Historical Society was founded in Montpelier. The society is dedicated to preserving and sharing Vermont's rich history.

3) In 1899, the first commercial shipment of maple syrup was made from Vermont to London, England on Valentine's Day. This helped to establish Vermont as a major producer of maple syrup.

4) On February 14, 1924, Vermont became the first state to require a license for hunting and fishing. The new law helped to better regulate the state's natural resources and promote safer hunting practices.

5) In 2013, Vermont made headlines when the state legislature voted to legalize same-sex marriage on Valentine's Day. This made Vermont the ninth state in the country to allow same-sex marriage, and it was celebrated as a major victory for LGBTQ rights.