1. The Battle of Hubbardton took place on July 2, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. It was the only battle fought in Vermont during the war and resulted in a British victory.

2. On July 2, 1803, the Vermont legislature passed a law banning the sale and consumption of alcohol. This prohibition lasted until 1806, when it was repealed due to widespread noncompliance and social unrest.

3. Vermont became the 14th state to join the Union on July 2, 1791. The state is known for its progressive politics and was the first in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage through legislative action in 2009.

4. President Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth, Vermont on July 4, 1872. He served as the 30th President of the United States from 1923 to 1929 and is known for his conservative economic policies and support for individual liberty.

5. The Shelburne Museum, located in Shelburne, Vermont, opened to the public on July 2, 1947. The museum features a unique collection of American folk art, quilts, and historic buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse and a 220-foot steamboat.