VERMONT'S CULTURAL HERITAGE DAYS BEGIN ON MAY 27

US Fed News Service, Including US State News | April 5, 2006 | Copyright

The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing issued the following news release:

Vermont will celebrate 'Cultural Heritage Days' from May 27 to July 4, and state tourism officials say they hope it will help raise the profile of the wide range of events and experiences that Vermont has to offer that illustrate the state's unique cultural heritage.

"When people think of Vermont, it is often in terms of our scenic landscape, our fall foliage, or a particular recreational activity," said Governor Jim Douglas. "The idea behind Cultural Heritage Days is to go beyond the scenery to get people to ...

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