Vermont State Flag
Vermont became the fourteenth state of the United States in 1791. A translation of the state’s name leads to its nickname, the Green Mountain State. The state is the sixth smallest in area, and only Wyoming has less population. Montpelier is the state capital. Two of its products are maple syrup and maple candy. Children could visit an Internet site at: Vermont. Idea: Children could enjoy pancakes and real maple syrup.
Samuel Mulliken received four patents in 1791. The Philadelphian was granted patents for:
These patents were the last of the first ten patents issued in the United States. Unfortunately, a fire in the temporary building housing early patents destroyed all the early patents, so Mulliken’s documentation has been lost.
2007 Image of Uranus and Rings
Uranus was discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781. The planet is actually a gas giant, composed of methane, helium and hydrogen. Its temperature hovers around -355 degrees Fahrenheit. Some scientists believe that despite the cold surface temperatures, a core about fifteen times the size of earth has a temperature of approximately 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It possesses at least five major moons, ten minor moons, and thirteen rings. Idea: Encourage children to try to develop some kind of transport that could land on the gas giant. They could learn more at: Uranus.
Model of John Fitch’s Steamboat
Steamboat patent was received by John Fitch in 1791. He demonstrated his invention before some of our Founding Fathers on August 22, 1787. Robert Fulton went on to make a more practical steamboat. The proliferation of trains made steamboats less useful. Children can learn more at: Steamboat Patent.
Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution in 1791. The first ten amendments became a part of the Constitution when Virginia ratified 
them. Presidential Proclamations have marked this day since 1962. Children could view an excellent infographic from Kids Discover: Bill of Rights.