MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Republican Gov. Phil Scott has declared February as Vermont African American Heritage Trail Month.
Scott signed the proclamation at the Statehouse on Monday, joined by members of the Vermont Partnership for Fairness and Diversity.
Scott says Vermont’s history, at its roots, is multicultural from the members of Ethan Allen’s Green Mountain Boys with African heritage to the state’s Constitution, which was the first to prohibit slavery.
He says by issuing the proclamation he wants Vermonters to learn about the contributions and accomplishments of those on - and involved with - the Heritage Trail.
The governor’s office says the Heritage Trail was launched four years ago to celebrate Vermonters of African heritage, promote cultural tourism to Vermont and educate Vermont students on the accomplishments of Vermonters of African heritage
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