1. The first Vermont State House burned down on March 10, 1857. The building had stood in Montpelier for 30 years before it was destroyed in a devastating fire. The current Vermont State House, which is made of granite and is considered one of the most beautiful state capitol buildings in the country, was completed in 1858.

2. On March 10, 1919, Vermont became the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The amendment was ratified by enough states to become law on August 18, 1920.

3. One of Vermont's most famous residents, Ethan Allen, was born on March 10, 1738. Allen was a leader of the Green Mountain Boys, a militia group that played a key role in Vermont's struggle for independence from New York and eventual statehood.

4. March 10, 1873 is known as Black Friday in the ski industry in Vermont. On that day, a record-breaking snowstorm hit the state, causing massive avalanches that killed dozens of people and destroyed homes and farms. The storm also led to the development of more sophisticated avalanche safety techniques.

5. The Vermont Institute of Natural Science was founded on March 10, 1972. The organization is dedicated to conservation and education, and operates a bird rehabilitation center and a nature center in Quechee. The center is home to many birds of prey, including eagles, owls, and hawks.