1. Groundhog Day is celebrated in Vermont on February 2nd, just like the rest of the country. However, Vermont's official groundhog is not Punxsutawney Phil but instead, Woodchuck Chuck, the resident mascot of the Lake Champlain Islands Chamber of Commerce.

2. On February 2, 1791, Vermont became the 14th state admitted to the United States. It was the first state to join the Union after the original 13 colonies.

3. In 1835, a young lawyer and future President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur, moved to Vermont to practice law. He lived there for about six years until he relocated to New York.

4. On February 2, 1925, the historic Vermont State House was severely damaged by a fire that erupted shortly after midnight. The fire destroyed the building's iconic wooden dome and much of its contents. The dome was rebuilt with steel and the State House was restored to its former glory.

5. February 2, 1966, is a significant date in Vermont's education history. It was the day when the Vermont Supreme Court issued what is known as the "Brigham Decision," declaring that Vermont's school funding system was unconstitutional. This landmark decision led to significant reform in Vermont's education system and served as a model for other states across the country.