Lighthouse

Historical marker location:

6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne, Vermont

1871 Colchester Point, Lake Champlain, Vermont. Moved to Museum: 1952.

Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples: In 2000, Vermont became the first state in the United States to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. This was a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.