The Hidden History of Smugglers’ Notch: Bootleggers, the Embargo Act, and Vermont’s Most Rebellious Pass

Smugglers’ Notch, a picturesque mountain pass in Vermont, is renowned for its stunning scenery and rich history of smuggling over two centuries. Known for aiding bootleggers during Prohibition and offering refuge to escaped slaves, the Notch symbolizes Vermont’s resilience and spirit of defiance. Today, it serves as a popular recreational site.