Friends of the Morrill Homestead

Visit
- - - Plan your visit to the Morrill Homestead and explore the home and gardens of Senator Justin Smith Morrill, the visionary behind the Land-Grant College Act.
Learn
- - - School Programs & Site Visits
    - Learning Resources
      - Articles & Books
      - Audio & Video
  - - Dive into the history, architecture, and legacy of the homestead. Explore engaging resources, historical insights, and educational programs that bring this landmark’s past vividly to life.
Explore
- - - Current Exhibits
  - - Discover the rich history of the Morrill Homestead through current and upcoming exhibits. Dive into engaging exhibitions that bring the stories, artifacts, and legacy of the homestead to life.
Support
- - - Help preserve history at the Morrill Homestead—your support fuels educational programs, conservation efforts, and community events.
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Learning Resources

Learning is at the heart of Justin Morrill’s enduring legacy. As the champion of the Land-Grant College Act, Morrill saw education as a pathway to opportunity for all. The Friends of the Morrill Homestead offer learning resources to continue that mission today, with engaging materials that deepen one’s understanding of Morrill’s life, his times, and the lasting impact of his vision on American education.

Online Resources

Nonprofit preserving Morrill Homestead, a Vermont National Historic Landmark, with state historic preservation partners

Articles & Books

Nonprofit site for preserving Morrill Homestead in Vermont, in partnership with state historic preservation.

Audio & Video

Access the Morrill Library

Justin Smith Morrill’s personal collection of books is carefully preserved at the Homestead’s on-site Education Center and at the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation in Montpelier. These fascinating volumes offer a glimpse into the mind of one of Vermont’s most influential figures.

Guests are welcome to explore these treasured resources by appointment. For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact the Morrill Memorial & Harris Library at (802) 765-4037, or the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation at (802) 828-3222.