1. Vermont became the 14th state in the United States on February 1, 1791. After years of pushing for statehood, the people of Vermont were finally granted statehood by Congress on this day.

2. The first public library in Vermont was established on February 1, 1828, in Middlebury. The library was founded by a group of local citizens who wanted to promote education and literacy in their community.

3. The University of Vermont was founded on February 1, 1791, the same day that Vermont became a state. The university, which is located in Burlington, has been a leader in education and research for more than 200 years.

4. The Vermont State House, which is the state capitol building, was completed on February 1, 1859. The building is an impressive example of Greek Revival architecture and has been the center of Vermont's government for over 150 years.

5. Vermont is known for its maple syrup, and February 1 is the start of maple syrup season in the state. This is when the weather begins to warm up and the sap in the maple trees begins to flow. Many Vermonters celebrate the start of maple syrup season with festivals and special events.