May 26 is not a historically significant date for Vermont, as there are no major events or milestones that have occurred specifically on this day in the state's history. However, here are five interesting facts related to Vermont history:

1. Vermont was the first state in the United States to abolish slavery, doing so in its state constitution on July 8, 1777.

2. Ethan Allen, a Revolutionary War hero and a founder of Vermont, is buried in Burlington, Vermont. Allen is famous for leading the Green Mountain Boys in capturing Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.

3. Vermont is known for its maple syrup production, which is the largest in the United States. The state produces over 2 million gallons of maple syrup per year.

4. In 1783, Vermont became the first state to join the United States after the original 13 colonies. Its admission to the United States was controversial at the time, as some believed that the state had seceded from New York rather than joining the United States.

5. Vermont was the birthplace of Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States. Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont on October 5, 1829, but was raised in New York.