Welcome to History

Founded in 1834, Green Mountain College has been built on an intricate history involving the Welsh heritage of the Slate Valley, the town of Poultney, and the natural environment surrounding the college. All of these details play a part in the history program at GMC: Students develop an understanding of the history of the local community as well as world history and natural and social historical struggles.

Students are encouraged both to take part in the college's Welsh Heritage Program, an ongoing social program which seeks to elevate awareness of the unique history of the region, and to learn about the historical patterns which have led us to the host of environmental and social problems we face today. Complementing this with extensive study in world and American history, and in upper division work in applied, primary-source research in a topic of the student's choosing, the history program prepares students to continue practicing historical interpretation, research and teaching in the academic and professional fields.