Exploring Local History of Windsor, Vermont’s Heritage

Windsor, Vermont, established in 1761, is crucial to American local history as the birthplace of the state’s first constitution in 1777, abolishing slavery. Known as the Vermont Republic until 1791, it became a center for innovation in the 19th century via manufacturing advances at the Robbins & Lawrence Armory, now the American Precision Museum. Notable sites include the Old Constitution House and the Windsor-Cornish Covered Bridge. As a Preserve America Community, Windsor celebrates its rich local history through events, preservation, and revitalization, merging history with community development.