1. In 1791, Vermont became the 14th state to join the Union. It was the first state to be admitted after the original 13 colonies.

2. On February 13, 1850, the Vermont State House was destroyed by a fire. It was rebuilt in the same location and remains the home of Vermont's government to this day.

3. The town of Richmond, Vermont was chartered on February 13, 1794. The town is known for its picturesque downtown and beautiful rural scenery.

4. In 1863, Vermont Governor Frederick Holbrook signed a bill abolishing slavery in the state. Vermont was the first state to take this action without being prompted by the Emancipation Proclamation.

5. February 13, 1995, was a tragic day for Vermont as a school shooting occurred at the Harwood Union High School in Duxbury, Vermont. One teacher was injured and a student was killed in the attack. The incident led to increased security measures at schools across the state.