1. Vermont becomes the 14th state
May 22, 1791 marks an important milestone in Vermont history as the state officially becomes the 14th state to join the United States of America. Prior to this, Vermont was an independent republic for 14 years.

2. Mary Plympton Adams becomes Vermont's first female lawyer
On May 22, 1885, Mary Plympton Adams of Bristol, Vermont became the state's first female lawyer. She was a graduate of Boston University Law School and had to fight hard to be admitted to the Vermont bar due to her gender.

3. Ethan Allen surrenders Fort Ticonderoga
On May 22, 1775, Ethan Allen and his troops - the Green Mountain Boys - famously captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British during the Revolutionary War. However, just two years later, on May 22, 1777, Allen would surrender the fort to the British during the Battle of Ticonderoga.

4. Vermont's first state park is created
On May 22, 1915, Groton State Forest was established as Vermont's first state park. Located in the northeastern part of the state, it is now a popular destination for camping, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

5. Abenaki artist wins prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
In 2018, Abenaki artist and basketmaker Theresa Secord was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship - commonly known as a "genius grant" - for her work preserving traditional Abenaki basketry techniques. Secord, who lives in Vermont, was one of just 25 people in the U.S. to receive the grant that year.