In 1764 British King George III ruled that New York had jurisdiction of the area, even though most of its settlement had taken place under New Hampshire-issued grants.

The conflict continued and grew, and Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys formed a militia aligned primarily against the New York colony and its governor.

The group reconvened on June 4, 1777, at Windsor, a letter by Dr. Thomas Young of Philadelphia, who supported the attempt of independence, was read.

During this period the British, under Lieutenant General John Burgoyne captured Fort Ticonderoga, and Mount Independence.

On the morning of July 8, 1777 news of the British advances had panicked the convention, several called for adjournment and suggested reconvening later.

A violent thunderstorm with heavy downpour kept delegates in West's Tavern and the document was completed, and signed.

By 1914 sufficient funds for the restoration had been raised, and work began under the direction of architect Sheldon Newton.