Vermont commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Westminster Massacre, the first bloodshed of the American Revolution.

Vermont honors the 250th anniversary of the Westminster Massacre, considered the first bloodshed of the American Revolution, which occurred on March 13, 1775. The resolution notes that local Whigs, facing excessive lawsuits and property loss, occupied the courthouse. Despite a promise of safety, the sheriff's posse fired on the protesters, leading to deaths and injuries. The militia later recaptured the courthouse, ending New York's governance in Vermont. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to the Westminster Historical Society.

Vermont commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Westminster Massacre, the first bloodshed of the American Revolution.

Vermont honors the 250th anniversary of the Westminster Massacre, considered the first bloodshed of the American Revolution, which occurred on March 13, 1775. The resolution notes that local Whigs, facing excessive lawsuits and property loss, occupied the courthouse. Despite a promise of safety, the sheriff's posse fired on the protesters, leading to deaths and injuries. The militia later recaptured the courthouse, ending New York's governance in Vermont. The General Assembly directs the Secretary of State to send a copy of this resolution to the Westminster Historical Society.