Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage is a major asset
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Overview
Vermonters recognize and reap the rewards of a rich cultural heritage. The state’s historic architecture and host of traditional American arts and crafts—and its inclination to preserve these assets—contribute to the quality and texture of life and make Vermont a top destination for the most lucrative type of tourism.
Fast Facts
- The Vermont Humanities Council sponsors more than 1,500 programs reaching 160 towns in each Vermont county every year. These programs take place in local libraries, museums, community centers and schools, and they target childcare providers, teen parents, incarcerated adults, and adult basic education students.
- Seventy-six percent of cultural heritage tourists rate Vermont as “very good” or better as a destination. Of Vermont’s cultural heritage visitors, 87% purchased products made in the state and 45% attended a cultural event while visiting.
- More than 8,500 buildings in Vermont are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. More than 30,000 buildings have been recorded in the state’s Historic Sites and Structures Survey. The Vermont Archeological Inventory includes more than 1,500 sites. And, every year, the Preservation Trust of Vermont supports 150 preservation projects.
Read more about cultural heritage in Understanding Vermont or get a copy of the entire publication.